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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    ★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Support, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Community Mental Health Services, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية

    Skills you'll gain: Stress First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, Emergency Services, First Aid, Emergency Medical Services, Developmental Disabilities, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Caregiving, Safety and Security, Mental Health, Resilience, Family Support

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.8 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Insights On Stress & Anxiety From Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Health, Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Data Collection, Demography

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Salud mental y atención psicosocial

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse, Stress First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.8 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

    ★ 4.9 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
  • الإسعافات الأولية النفسية 2.0 مترجم للعربية: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Insights On Stress & Anxiety From Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett: Alex Genadinik
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida

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