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Mental Health Courses

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


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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Pediatric First Aid, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Working With Children, Child Development, Social Work

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Mindfulness: A Journey to Wellness with Headspace

    Skills you'll gain: Composure, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Mental Concentration, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles

    Skills you'll gain: Stress First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, Emergency Services, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Resilience, Child Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Immunology

    4.9
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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Behavior Management, Preventative Care, Sensory Systems Analysis, Relationship Building, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Treatment, Physiology

    4.8
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.7
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    383 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

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    University of Geneva

    Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mental health courses

  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Mastering Mindfulness: A Journey to Wellness with Headspace: Board Infinity
  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Psychological First Aid 2.0 with English subtitles: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University

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