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.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Working With Children, Child Development, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Data Entry, Personally Identifiable Information, Medical Office Procedures, Patient Registration, Health Informatics, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Public Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Patient Communication, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Kinesiology, Nephrology, Biology, Vital Signs, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Neurology, Urinalysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical History Documentation, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Automated External Defibrillator, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Basic Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Athletic Training, Pain Management, Stress Management, Adaptability, Respiratory Care, Mental Health Therapies, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Mental Health Therapies, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks