Online Mental Health and Psychotherapy Course
LSE Study
Summary
Overview
Help others cope with their personal problems and overcome the effects of mental health disorders that may be preventing them from enjoying life using the right treatment approach. Also, increase your understanding of the existing treatments, policies, and advocacies for mental health through the lessons conveyed in this course.
Description
Everyone encounters problems in different aspects of their lives. Some have to deal with relationship troubles, while others have to face a serious illness, job loss, or substance abuse. Going through life’s challenge alone can put a lot of pressure and stress to some people. They eventually find themselves overwhelmed by the problems they have to cope with, that they are disposed to developing mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, which can become debilitating when left unchecked.
Mental health issues caused by overwhelming challenges and traumatic experiences can be prevented or addressed with professional help. Psychologists, therapists, and counsellors are among the professionals that provide support to individuals with mental health conditions. They help the people concerned to openly talk about and work through their problems and enable them to live happier, healthier and more satisfying lives. If you feel that any of the said roles is something you want to pursue, it is a good idea to start learning about mental health. You can make use of this course to get acquainted with the subject.
The Online Mental Health and Psychotherapy course will guide you through different dimensions of mental health and its associated concepts. It will help you understand what mental health is, the attitudes of people toward mental ill health, and the link between mental health and race and gender. The course will also provide comprehensive coverage on matters like classifications of mental illness, models of mental ill health, and the existing policies and advocacies for mental health. You will also find relevant information about the treatments available for mental health patients.
Course Units
Some of the topics that will be discussed in detail within the course include:
- Understanding What Mental Health is All About
- Identifying Mental Health Stakeholders and Their Interest and Influence
- Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Mental Ill Health
- Figuring Out What Self-Fulfilling Prophesy Means
- Mental Health and Double Discrimination
- Racial Minorities and Mental Health
- Gender and Its Impact on Mental Health
- Medical Classifications of Mental Illness
- Discrimination in Social Works
- Mental Health Concepts
- Varied Models of Mental Ill Health
- Understanding the Psychodynamic Model
- Knowing the Behavioural Model
- What the Cognitive Model is All About
- Making Sense of Social Model and Social Factors
- The Medical Model of Mental Ill Health
- Looking Into the Stress-Vulnerability Model
- Existing Policies for Mental Health
- Development of Mental Health Outpatient Services
- Making the Move Towards Hospital Closure
- Role and Importance of Mental Health Teams
- Available Treatments for Mental Health Patients
- Advocacy Services for Mental Health
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Have an increased awareness of what mental health is, who are its stakeholders, and what attitudes people have toward mental ill health.
- Recognise different classifications of mental illness as well as the models of mental ill health and the available treatments for mental health patients.
- Understand the policies and advocacy services that are targeted to promote mental health and address its associated conditions.
- Develop the skills and be in the position to help others work through their personal problems and assist them in coping with mental health issues and get their lives back on track.
Questions and answers
May I get certification in one month or so? Let me know about world recognition. Regards, Hafeez ur Rehman
Answer:Hi Hafeez, Yes, we issue a certificate of completion for our courses. Thank you
This was helpful.Is this course only useful or recognized in the UK? Is there and assessment at the end?
Answer:Hi, Yes it is. Please see more information on the reed advert. thank you
This was helpful.i would like to know more about this course . thanks Ana
Answer:Hi Anna, You will see more information on the reed advert. Thank you
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