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
Status: PreviewJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Cultural Responsiveness
Status: PreviewThe University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positivity, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Optimism, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy
Status: Free TrialMedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Pediatrics, Direct Patient Care, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health
Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Mental Health Therapies, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Child Development, Neurology, Social Sciences, Psychotherapy, Learning Theory, Sociology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving, Decision Intelligence
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Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Habit Formation, Optimism, Personal Care, Goal Setting, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Economics, Recognizing Others, Psychology, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Exercise Science, Relationship Building, Mindfulness
Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
Status: PreviewWesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, Medical Terminology, Sociology, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies
Status: Free TrialAmerican Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Concentration, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Respiration
Status: PreviewNortheastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis
Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Physiology, Trauma Care, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Diversity, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mental health courses
- Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
- Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
- Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
- Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
- Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
- Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
- The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
- Disorders Related To Trauma: American Psychological Association
- Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
- A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise
