Course description
Mental health problems afflict roughly one in four adults and also affect those around them. This psychology diploma course studies the issues of stigma and discrimination and establishes the importance of promoting mental wellbeing.
The course begins by showing you how to tell people who exhibit ‘normal’ behaviour apart from those suffering mental distress. We also explain how to identify a range of neurotic and psychotic behavioural tendencies. The course then moves on to the sensitive topic of suicide. We teach you how to identify the signs of suicidal thoughts and offer preventative measures that could save a life. We also cover a range of personality disorders, phobias, neurotic behaviours and the complex questions surrounding substance abuse.
This course is not aimed just at mental health counselors and other healthcare or social work professionals, but is also helpful for anyone who has experienced mental health issues personally or from a loved one. It also suits anyone who is interested in the mind, how it works and how it breaks down. Sign up to greatly improve your chances of helping someone deal with serious mental health issues (including possibly yourself).
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Training content
Mental Health - Behavior
Description: This module will teach you about how society can define behavioral norms. You will learn about behavior and cultural differences as well as defense mechanisms used in everyday interactions. You will learn how rationalization can reduce stress and gian indepth knowledge about schizophrenia.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction
- Behavior
- Human Behavior Defense Mechanisms
- Neurotic and Psychotic Behavior
- Schizophrenia
- Personality Disorders
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Lesson Summary
Mental Health - Burnout and Depression
Description: This module will teach you about the two major types of depression. You willl learn the symptoms of severe depression and the signs to look out for. You will also gain insight into managing depression. This module will also inform you on what causes burnout and will teach you the techniques to prevent burnout.
- Learning Outcomes
- Causes of Burnout
- Signs and Symptoms of Burnout
- Depression
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Mental Health - First Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Mental Health - First Assessment
Mental Health - Understanding Suicide
Description: In this module, you will gain an indepth insight into the different types of suicide. You will learn about the signs to look out for and the conditions that are likely to cause suicide. This module will teach you about myths and facts that surround suicide and inform you on the methods to manage a potential suicide victim.
- Learning Outcomes
- Suicide and Types of Suicide Behavior
- Myths and Facts about Suicide
- Immediate Danger Signs of Suicide Intent
- Lesson Summary
Mental Health - Violent and Hostile Behavior
Description: This module will teach you about the most common factors in violent behavior. You will learn about the methods that are used to manage a violent patient who is unarmed and also the methods to use if a violent patient is armed.
- Learning Outcomes
- Management of Violent or Hostile Behavior
- Management of Violent or Armed Behavior
- Lesson Summary
Mental Health - Substance Abuse
Description: In this module, you will gain an insight into the various types of substance abuse. You will learn how to identify symptoms for different substance abuse and how to treat a substance abuser. You will also learn about tolerance levels for each individual and how the list of substances commonly inhaled changes constantly.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Substance Abuse
- Opioids (Narcotics) Use
- Alcohol as a Central Nervous System Depressant
- Barbiturates and Sedatives as Central Nervous System Depressants
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Central Nervous System Stimulants: LSD and Inhalants
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Mental Health - Second Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Mental Health Studies - Second Assessment
Relaxation And Cognitive Techniques
Description: In this module, you will learn how relaxation can help to reduce stress through different coping strategies. You will learn how imagery can be used in relaxation techniques as an effective way to reduce stress.
- Learning Outcomes
- Developing Cognitive Coping Skills
- Autogenic Training, Imagery, and Progressive Relaxation
- Other Relaxation Techniques
- Lesson Summary
Exercise And DIY Strategies
Description: Learn about the link between exercise and stress and about the different exercises that can reduce stress, as well as the long-term effects of exercise. You will learn to identify stressors in your life by gaining DIY strategies for creating a stress program.
- Learning Outcomes
- Exercise And Health
- DIY Strategies In Stress Management
- Lesson Summary
Diploma in Mental Health - Third Assessment
Description: You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
- Assessment: Diploma in Mental Health - Third Assessment
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Mental Health - Final Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define ‘normal’ behaviour
- Describe various neurotic and psychotic behavioural tendencies
- Outline therapeutic and drug interventions used to treat such disorders
- Describe the preconditions, signs and types of suicidal ideation and behaviours
- Explain the methods used to manage a violent patient, either armed or unarmed
- Identify what drives the effect of a particular substance on an individual
- Compare the long- and short-term effects of substance abuse
- Discuss stress management techniques and their use in mental health treatment
- Indicate the causes, signs and symptoms of burnout
- List the types of depression
- Outline the most common precipitating factors of violence
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