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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.


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    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

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    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Work, Health Policy, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Public Policies, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care, Data Collection

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    363 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Blood Collection, Investigation, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Deductive Reasoning, Estimation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

    4.9
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Generative AI-Powered Solutions for Modern Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Documentation, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Resource Utilization, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Informed Consent, Data Ethics, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Continuous Improvement Process, Medical Privacy, Process Improvement, AI Security, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Health Informatics

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Epidemiology, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
  • Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System

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