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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


  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sustainable Systems, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

    4.8 stars, 118 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.9 stars, 275 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (275) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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    The University of Hong Kong

    Epidemics

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Biostatistics, Community Health, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Immunology, Preventative Care, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications

    4.9 stars, 235 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (235) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Journey Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Health Informatics, Organizational Change, Managed Care, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Data Quality, AI Enablement, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Business Analytics, Data Compilation, AI Product Strategy, Health Policy, Scientific Methods

    4.5 stars, 215 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Early Childhood

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Human Development, Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Tenacity, Program Evaluation, Personal Attributes, Persistence, Data Collection, Journals, Surveys, Statistical Methods, Reliability

    4.4 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Patient Positioning, Medical Support, Food Safety and Sanitation, Biochemistry, Sterilization

    4.9 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Emory University

    Childbirth: A Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Childbirth, Child Health, Midwifery, Community Health, Postpartum Care, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Health Policy, Prenatal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Care Management, Education and Training

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Demography, Infectious Diseases

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Patient Preparation, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mental health courses

  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Epidemics: The University of Hong Kong
  • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
  • Early Childhood: Pearson
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing: University of New Mexico
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University

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