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      2. SDG 3 Good Health And Wellbeing
      3. Diploma in Mental Health

      Diploma in Mental Health

      Learn how to manage mental wellbeing with this free online mental health diploma course that explores human psychology.
      This psychology diploma course covers a range of mental health issues. Raising public awareness of such issues has become an important global healthcare goal over the last several decades. We examine the caus... This psychology diploma course covers a range of mental health issues. Raising public awareness of such issues has become an important global healthcare goal over the last several decades. We examine the causes, symptoms and treatments of various forms to let you understand how to preserve your own mental health and even help those around you. We use real-world examples to ground your new understanding of theory in practice.
      COURSE PUBLISHER MEDCoEExperts in mental & physical health
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      What You Will Learn In This Free Course

      • Define ‘normal’ behaviour...
      • Describe various neurotic and psych...
      • Outline therapeutic and drug interv...
      • Describe the preconditions, signs a...
      • Define ‘normal’ behaviour
      • Describe various neurotic and psychotic behavioural tendencies
      • Outline therapeutic and drug interventions used to treat such disorders
      • Describe the preconditions, signs and types of suicidal ideation and behaviours
      • Explain the methods used to manage a violent patient, either armed or unarmed
      • Identify what drives the effect of a particular substance on an individual
      • Compare the long- and short-term effects of substance abuse
      • Discuss stress management techniques and their use in mental health treatment
      • Indicate the causes, signs and symptoms of burnout
      • List the types of depression
      • Outline the most common precipitating factors of violence
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      Mental Health - Behavior

      This module will teach you about how society can define behavioral norms. You will learn about behavior and cultural differences as well as defense mechanisms used in everyday inte... Read More This module will teach you about how society can define behavioral norms. You will learn about behavior and cultural differences as well as defense mechanisms used in everyday interactions. You will learn how rationalization can reduce stress and gian indepth knowledge about schizophrenia. Read Less
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      Mental Health - Burnout and Depression

      This module will teach you about the two major types of depression. You willl learn the symptoms of severe depression and the signs to look out for. You will also gain insight into... Read More This module will teach you about the two major types of depression. You willl learn the symptoms of severe depression and the signs to look out for. You will also gain insight into managing depression. This module will also inform you on what causes burnout and will teach you the techniques to prevent burnout. Read Less
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      Diploma in Mental Health - First Assessment

      You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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      Mental Health - Understanding Suicide

      In this module, you will gain an indepth insight into the different types of suicide. You will learn about the signs to look out for and the conditions that are likely to cause sui... Read More In this module, you will gain an indepth insight into the different types of suicide. You will learn about the signs to look out for and the conditions that are likely to cause suicide. This module will teach you about myths and facts that surround suicide and inform you on the methods to manage a potential suicide victim. Read Less
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      Mental Health - Violent and Hostile Behavior

      This module will teach you about the most common factors in violent behavior. You will learn about the methods that are used to manage a violent patient who is unarmed and also the... Read More This module will teach you about the most common factors in violent behavior. You will learn about the methods that are used to manage a violent patient who is unarmed and also the methods to use if a violent patient is armed. Read Less
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      Mental Health - Substance Abuse

      In this module, you will gain an insight into the various types of substance abuse. You will learn how to identify symptoms for different substance abuse and how to treat a substan... Read More In this module, you will gain an insight into the various types of substance abuse. You will learn how to identify symptoms for different substance abuse and how to treat a substance abuser. You will also learn about tolerance levels for each individual and how the list of substances commonly inhaled changes constantly. Read Less
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      Diploma in Mental Health - Second Assessment

      You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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      Relaxation And Cognitive Techniques

      In this module, you will learn how relaxation can help to reduce stress through different coping strategies. You will learn how imagery can be used in relaxation techniques as an e... Read More In this module, you will learn how relaxation can help to reduce stress through different coping strategies. You will learn how imagery can be used in relaxation techniques as an effective way to reduce stress. Read Less
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      Exercise And DIY Strategies

      Learn about the link between exercise and stress and about the different exercises that can reduce stress, as well as the long-term effects of exercise. You will learn to identify... Read More Learn about the link between exercise and stress and about the different exercises that can reduce stress, as well as the long-term effects of exercise. You will learn to identify stressors in your life by gaining DIY strategies for creating a stress program. Read Less
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      Diploma in Mental Health - Third Assessment

      You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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