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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting
★ 4.8 (768) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Information Management, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Psychology
★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
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

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Public Health
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Mental Health Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition Counseling, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration, Social Skills
★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Positivity, Stress Management, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Physiology
★ 4.8 (526) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford Online
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

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Health Education, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
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

University of Copenhagen
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

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Personal Development, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Habit Formation, Goal Setting, Prioritization
★ 4.8 (884) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months