Mental Health Courses and Certifications

University of Cambridge;  University of Groningen

Young People and Mental Health

78 reviews

What are the most common mental health problems, what can you do about them and how do you improve your mental health?

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

12 reviews

Never in the history of humanity have so many people been feeling intense anxiety related to COVID-19 and the world it will leave in its wake.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition

11 reviews

Explore the relationship between nutrition and brain health, why it matters, and how to work towards positive food changes.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Liverpool

Psychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture

12 reviews

Learn how a psychological understanding of our emotions and behaviour gives us new ways to improve mental health and well-being.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Healthy Relationship Skills

8 reviews

#Syllabus summary: Learn essential communication and relationship skills to improve relationships, boundaries, and communication.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Cardiff University

Understanding Mental Health in Muslim Communities

7 reviews

How Muslims experience and understand mental health. For people who provide mental health support in Muslim communities

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

375 ratings at Coursera

Learn how to apply public health principles to prevent and promote mental health. Explore the complexities of addressing depression in the population. (Johns Hopkins University)

• Coursera
• 11 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

206 ratings at Coursera

Explore healthy lifestyle choices with UC Irvine's 10-week course. Learn about mental and physical self-care through evidence-based lectures, workshops, and group discussions.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science of Well-Being for Teens

454 ratings at Coursera

Yale's 6-week course explores psychology's teachings on happiness, stress reduction, and thriving in high school and beyond, with practical assignments for healthier habits.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

525 ratings at Coursera

Explore the impact of social factors on mental health and illness, and how they shape diagnosis and treatment. University of Toronto, 6 weeks.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

Stress First Aid (SFA) is a peer support toolkit designed to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery. Stress First Aid offers a flexible menu of options for recognizing and addressing stress reactions. It can be used for self-care, to h…

• Coursera
• 15 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Able-Minded - Mental Health and People with Intellectual Disability

2 reviews

Gain an understanding of mental health issues and ethical decision-making for people with intellectual disability.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Suicide Prevention

206 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science of suicide research, prevention, and intervention in this 4-week course from Wesleyan University. Learn about theories, modern research approaches, and lived experiences.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

#talkmentalillness

42 ratings at Coursera

Explore mental health challenges and treatments with this 5-week course from the University of Colorado Boulder. Learn from expert interviews, discuss stigma, and explore innovative approaches.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to adolescent mental health

23 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course provides an introduction to adolescent mental health. The course is designed to encourage a greater understanding of mental health issues as well as to explore the variety of ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate