Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

This course is part of Mental Health Care Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Jennifer Zabel

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

List traits and characteristics of psychological development from childhood to adulthood
Identify the theoretical approaches and applications to mental health care
Discuss impaired mental health and behavioral signs and symptoms

Skills you'll gain

Category: Behavioral Health
Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Child Development
Category: Mental Health
Category: Human Development
Category: Developmental Disabilities
Category: Pediatrics
Category: Clinical Psychology
Category: Geriatrics
Category: Psychosocial Assessments
Category: Childhood Education and Development
Category: Mental Health Counseling
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Psychotherapy
Category: Gerontology
Category: Working With Children
Category: Psychology

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

The Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders course delves into the critical stages of human development and associated challenges across the lifespan through three lessons at a beginner level.

In the Childhood Development, Difficulties, and Disorders lesson, students explore the foundational stages of childhood development, key milestones, and common developmental difficulties. This lesson covers a range of childhood disorders, offering insights into early identification and intervention strategies to support optimal growth and well-being. In the second lesson, Adolescent Development, Difficulties, and Disorders, students examine the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges unique to adolescence. The final lesson covers Adult Development, Challenges, Disorders, and Aging. This lesson guides students to investigate ongoing changes and challenges experienced throughout adulthood, including psychological and physical aspects of aging. In this course, students will gain a deep understanding of developmental stages, difficulties, and disorders to enhance their practice and support individuals across the lifespan.

This module explores the foundational stages of childhood development, key milestones, and common developmental difficulties. Additionally, this module also covers a range of childhood disorders, offering insights into early identification and intervention strategies to support optimal growth and well-being.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

5 videosTotal 28 minutes

Lesson 1 - Industry Insight5 minutes
Lesson 1 - Introduction and Objectives2 minutes
Developmental Periods5 minutes
Environmental Difficulties15 minutes
Lesson 1 - Review1 minute

1 readingTotal 30 minutes

Course Introduction30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 1 - Quiz30 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Lesson 1 - Key Terms15 minutes
Developmental Difficulties15 minutes
Navigating Developmental Difficulties15 minutes

This module examines the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges unique to adolescence.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment3 plugins

This module investigates ongoing changes and challenges experienced throughout adulthood, including psychological and physical aspects of aging.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review4 plugins

5 videosTotal 36 minutes

Lesson 3 - Industry Insight4 minutes
Lesson 3 - Introduction and Objectives 2 minutes
Growth and Development8 minutes
Aging and Mental Health20 minutes
Lesson 3 - Review2 minutes

1 readingTotal 15 minutes

Project Instructions15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 3 - Quiz30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Case Scenarios60 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Lesson 3 - Key Terms15 minutes
Mental Health Challenges15 minutes
Cognitive Changes and Management15 minutes
Interacting with a Patient with Alzheimer's 15 minutes

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