Certificate in Mental Health
Psychology
A course by
The Career Academy
A 6-month fully online certificate course providing foundational knowledge and practical skills in mental health, including recognizing signs, treatments, and support strategies to assist others and enrich careers in community support services.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 6 months
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understanding Mental Health Fundamentals
Learn about mental health concepts, signs, symptoms, and distinctions between mental distress and mental illness.
Identify and Manage Risk Factors
Recognize risk and protective factors affecting mental health and understand intervention methods.
Support and Help Others Effectively
Develop skills to provide recovery support and respond appropriately in various mental health situations including domestic violence and suicide risk.
What You're Signing Up For
The Certificate in Mental Health teaches about signs, symptoms, and treatments of adult mental health problems. The course covers mental distress vs illness, suicide, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments, stress management, stigma implications, and ethical responsibilities of mental health professionals. It includes modules on mental health in the workplace, domestic violence response, aged care, and self-help techniques. The course is 100% online, provides unlimited tutor support, career coaching, and awards an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement upon completion.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Community Services
Health and Wellness
Future employment opportunities might be
Community Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Aged Care Support
Entry-level roles in Mental Health and Counselling
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.