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Mental health courses can help you learn about psychological theories, emotional well-being strategies, and the impact of mental health on daily life. You can build skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and developing coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety. Many courses introduce tools such as mindfulness apps, cognitive behavioral techniques, and assessment frameworks to support mental health practices and enhance personal resilience.


Popular Mental Health Courses and Certifications


  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    The Science of Eating Well for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Nutrition Care Plans, Clinical Nutrition, Culture, Biology, Critical Thinking, Health Assessment, Physiology, Biochemistry, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Health Care, Athletic Training, Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (95K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Family Planning, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Health Education, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychology, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Managed Care, Health Care, Drug Development, Medical Billing, Medical Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Policy, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Hospital Admissions, Hospital Medicine, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health

    ★ 4.9 (858) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Caregiving, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Home Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Decision Making, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Health Assessment, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    AI in Healthcare: Insights for Users, Buyers, and Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Informatics, Health Systems, Healthcare Project Management, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Informatics, Precision Medicine, Health Care Administration, Medical Devices, Health Technology, AI Enablement, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, AI Workflows

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Psychology of Popularity

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Boost Your Well-being with PERMA Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, AI Personalization, Personal Development, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Self-Awareness, Employee Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Experimentation, Mental Health, Psychological Evaluations, People Development, Relationship Building, Data Capture, Research Reports, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Global Healthcare Outcomes: Theory & Research Models

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Nursing Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Sensitivity, Infection Control, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mental health courses

  • The Science of Eating Well for Fitness: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • AI in Healthcare: Insights for Users, Buyers, and Investors: John Wiley & Sons
  • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University

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