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Mental Health Courses

Mental health courses can help you learn about psychological theories, emotional well-being strategies, and the impact of mental health on daily life. You can build skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and developing coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety. Many courses introduce tools such as mindfulness apps, cognitive behavioral techniques, and assessment frameworks to support mental health practices and enhance personal resilience.


Popular Mental Health Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Impact, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Demography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mindfulness for Stress Relief: Calm Your Mind & Body

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Stress Management, Composure, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Public Health

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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Anxiety and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Less Stress, Better Health

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Patience, Emotional Intelligence

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    861 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Self-Guided Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Empowerment, Coaching, Behavior Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Positivity, Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Happiness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Compassion, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Relationship Building, Psychology, Empathy, Behavioral Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Physiology

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    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mental health courses

  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Mindfulness for Stress Relief: Calm Your Mind & Body : Board Infinity
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Anxiety and Related Disorders: American Psychological Association
  • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University
  • Self-Guided Wellness Coaching: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida

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