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These free online depression courses will give you a better understanding of this mood disorder. You will learn about how depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is a serious condition that affects your physical and mental health and can last for long periods of time....…Read More
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Suicide Prevention - Diagnosis and Treatment
- Discuss the general epidemiology of the incidence and pr...
- List intrinsic characteristics of patients most likely t...
- Describe which populations are at the highest... Read More

Occupational Therapy - Fundamentals of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Describe the profession of occupational therapy
- Contrast ‘fine’ and ‘gross’ motor skills
- Outline the four main duties that every occup... Read More

Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse
- Identify the signs and types of suicide behaviors
- Cite conditions that are likely to cause of suicide
- Identify the most common precipitating factor... Read More

Fundamentals of Trauma Processing
- Identify the categories of people prone to trauma disord...
- Distinguish between the various types of trauma disorder...
- Recall major trauma-related symptoms accordin... Read More

Mental Health Studies - Understanding Behaviour, Burnout and Depression
- Define normal behaviour
- Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour and def...
- Describe the range of neurotic and psychotic ... Read More

Understanding Veterans' Mental Health
- Summarize the demographic makeup of current and former m...
- Identify key mental health issues including PTSD, depres...
- Recognize direct warning signs of possible su... Read More

Efforts of Motherhood: Navigating the Depths of Postpartum Depression
- Analyze the emotional nuances of postpartum experiences ...
- Apply evidence-based self-care strategies, fostering hol...
- Assess the signs of postpartum depression and... Read More

Introduction to Suicide Awareness
- Discuss suicide as a world public health problem
- List the risk factors of suicide
- Recognise the warning signs of suicide Read More

Depression: Symptoms, Types and Supports
- List depression symptoms
- Compare the differences in depression between adults, te...
- Describe bipolar depression and how it can af... Read More

Living With Depression: Strategies for Coping and Thriving
- Define ‘depression’ and describe its impact on mental he...
- Recognize the symptoms and warning signs of depression i...
- Outline the various types of depression and t... Read More

Diploma in Depression
- Define depression
- Explain possible causes
- Identify myths about depression
- Recognise symptoms Read More

Depression: Treatment, Therapies and Triggers
- List the traditional treatments for mild, moderate, and ...
- List alternative treatment options
- Describe how changing your way of thinking ca... Read More

Conquering Persistent Depression: Thriving With Resilience and Support
- Analyze the pathophysiology of PDD
- Apply evidence-based management strategies to effectivel...
- Assess co-occurring disorders and their impac... Read More

Science of Brain Disorders
- Define ‘brain disorders’
- Outline the anatomy and function of the brain
- Describe the available treatments for brain disorders an...
- List the causes of brain disorders Read More

Beating Depression: Learn the hidden secrets of beating depression
- Explain what depression is and how it works
- Recall the physical and psychological effects of depress...
- Discuss the science and statistics of depress... Read More

Depression: Myths and Causes
- Define depression
- Discuss the general signs that indicate depression
- Evaluate the different severity levels of depression
- Explain possible causes Read More
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