Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders

Understanding Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders

Learn about mental health and enhance your knowledge of various mental health disorders in this online course.
Although mostly neglected and surrounded by various social stigmas, mental or psychological wellbeing is one of the essential criteria for the quality of a person’s life. The lack of professional resources or high-calibre reference material complicates this situation. This course fills that void by providing in-depth knowledge and a solid understanding of mental health and the various psychiatric disorders that can affect it.

What You Will Learn In This Course

• Explain mental health, mental illness and mental wellbeing in detail
• Describe the causes, symptoms and treatment of childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders
• Summarise stress and anxiety disorders and their management
• Define the concept of ‘schizophrenia’ and describe its types, impact and treatment
• Recognise the key traits, types and treatment of various personality and mood disorders
• Describe various eating and sleeping disorders with their symptoms and treatment
• Outline the potential causes, signs and treatment to prevent people from self-harm and suicide
• Identify various types of therapies and medicines for psychiatric disorders
• Indicate the role of social stigmas in dealing with mental health issues
• Summarise various mental acts and legislation related to patients’ rights
• Explain work-related stress and its signs and symptoms
• Describe what ‘workplace adjustments’ are and how and when to make them

Your SWOT Certificate is:

• Ideal for sharing with potential employers
• Include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
• An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
• An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.