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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Understanding Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Stress Management, Peer Review, Health Policy, Discussion Facilitation

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    Stanford University

    Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Nursing Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Management, Nursing Administration, Teamwork, Leadership, Nursing Practices, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Initiative and Leadership, Care Coordination, Trustworthiness, Mentorship, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Patient-centered Care, Decision Making, Accountability, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Treatment Planning, Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Clinical Assessment, Athletic Training, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Treatment, Manual Therapy, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, General Medicine, Kinesiology, Family Medicine

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Patient Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Design Thinking, Change Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Leadership, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Healthcare Project Management, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Data Analysis Software, Patient-centered Care

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Positive Behavior Support, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

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    Coursera

    Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Office Procedures, Medical Management, Clinic Management Systems, Patient Registration, Triage, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Setting Appointments, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Standard Operating Procedure, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Safety and Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Cervical Thoracic Junction Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Clinical Assessment, Anatomy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mechanics, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling

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    Niel Asher Education

    Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Coordination, Neurology, Science and Research, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
  • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
  • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Nursing Leadership: Coursera
  • Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment: Niel Asher Education
  • Patient Safety: Johns Hopkins University
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Medical Office Operations and Patient Flow: Coursera
  • Cervical Thoracic Junction Mechanics: Niel Asher Education
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh

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