Certificate in Mental Health
Psychology
A course by
The Career Academy
An industry-accredited, beginner-friendly online certificate offering foundational knowledge in mental health, including workplace wellbeing, risk factors, intervention concepts, and practical support skills. Ideal for personal interest or support roles.
NZ$1,609
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand common mental health conditions and challenges
Identify and explain mental health basics, recognise symptoms and contributing factors, and differentiate distress from illness.
Recognise when and how to offer appropriate support
Develop skills to provide ethical and effective support in a variety of everyday, community, or workplace contexts.
About This Course
The Certificate in Mental Health provides a solid foundation in understanding common mental health conditions, support strategies, ethical responsibilities, and workplace wellbeing. The course is designed for individuals seeking to build confidence and awareness around mental health issues, whether for personal development or in informal, community, aged care, or workplace support settings. Delivered 100% online and self-paced, it covers stress management, risk and protective factors, suicide intervention, and responding to challenges such as domestic violence. Unlimited tutor and career support are included. The course does not enable graduates to become registered psychologists or counsellors, but serves as an ideal entry point for further study or personal/professional growth.
Course Content
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Risk and Protective Factors
- Stress
- Helping Yourself and Others
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Suicide Risk and Intervention
- Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence
- Aged Care and Support Services
- Psychotherapeutic and Pharmacological Treatments in Mental Health
- Ethical Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals
Build towards these roles
Mental Health Support WorkerCommunity Mental Health AssistantPeer Support FacilitatorWellbeing CoordinatorCase Management AssistantResidential Support WorkerCrisis Response AssistantRehabilitation Support OfficerMental Health Administration ClerkOutreach Support Worker
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
