Although the message about the importance of a healthy mind has been passed down through generations, mental health remains one of the world's most ignored health issues. As a result, mental illness has developed a stigma and evolved into a severe health challenge that has caused silent misery for millions of people globally. Furthermore, it has increased the socio-economic cost of living, negatively influencing productivity, relationships and health care costs, earning the term ‘pandemic’. Yet, despite these statistics, mental health and disorders are still often overlooked. This course establishes the importance of mental health and the various psychiatric disorders, their reasons, signs, symptoms and primary management.
We first provide a detailed understanding of various mental illnesses and health. Then we guide you to quickly master the basics of a wide range of common mental health conditions with in-depth knowledge of all important psychiatric disorders. Become familiar with the best approach to providing immediate service in a mental health crisis, mental health legislation and service and more. Each topic ends with formative questions followed by a final assessment to test your understanding of the subject.
This course is best suited for somebody working in the healthcare sector who wants to raise their knowledge level and enhance their CV. It is also perfect for mental health practitioners or healthcare professionals who need to revise or familiarise themselves with primary and complex mental health issues or psychiatric disorders. This course is a comprehensive guide for anybody looking for some credible resources on these conditions. It is also suitable for those seeking the answers to their psychological problems or disorders. Join today and gain expertise in this crucial field.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers.
- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase. Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.