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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.

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Beginner level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

32 reviews

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

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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.

Module details

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.