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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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    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills, Mental Health Therapies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Intellectual Property, Art History

    4.8
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Newborn Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Pediatric Nursing, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pediatrics, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests

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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    COVID-19 - A clinical update

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Mechanical Ventilation, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Personal protective equipment, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    485 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Newborn Capstone: University of Colorado System
  • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
  • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association

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