Understanding Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders

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.