Understanding Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders

Name: Understanding Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders
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Learn about mental health and enhance your knowledge of various mental health disorders in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Explain mental health, mental illness and mental wellbeing in detail
Describe the causes, symptoms and treatment of childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders
Summarise stress and anxiety disorders and their management
Define the concept of ‘schizophrenia’ and describe its types, impact and treatment
Recognise the key traits, types and treatment of various personality and mood disorders
Describe various eating and sleeping disorders with their symptoms and treatment
Outline the potential causes, signs and treatment to prevent people from self-harm and suicide
Identify various types of therapies and medicines for psychiatric disorders
Indicate the role of social stigmas in dealing with mental health issues
Summarise various mental acts and legislation related to patients' rights
Explain work-related stress and its signs and symptoms
Describe what ‘workplace adjustments’ are and how and when to make them

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