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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


  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Rehabilitation, Clinical Practices, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Mobility Assistance, Adaptive Equipment, Manual Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Safety And Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Pulmonology, Life Sciences, Human Development, General Medicine, Biology, Culture, Neurology, Physiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment

    5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Care Coordination, Media and Communications, Patient Education and Support, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Cleanliness, Infectious Diseases

    4.8 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention, Health Education, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Nebraska

    High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control, Equipment decontamination, Infectious Diseases, Stress First Aid, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Flow, Epidemiology, Public Health, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Behavioral Health

    4.7 stars, 141 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (141) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Maternal Health, Student Support and Services, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Patient Safety

    4.9 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    循序渐进练瑜伽

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Kinesiology, Safety Standards, Stress Management, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Respiration, Mental Health

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Mindful Eating

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Habit Formation, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Coaching and Training Women

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Coaching, Exercise Science, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Empowerment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physiology, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Empathy, Anatomy, Endocrinology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice: Niel Asher Education
  • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska
  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • 循序渐进练瑜伽: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Mindful Eating: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University

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