Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Mental Illness

Panic Attacks and Mental Disorders

Treatment for Mental Illness

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you what mental illness means and the factors contributing to poor mental health. You'll learn about different types of mental illnesses, their treatment options and self-care techniques to improve and maintain mental health. You'll also explore the strategies to help people with self-harm and suicidal tendencies.

Understanding Mental Health - Course Assessment

Learn how to promote mental health, combat stigma and improve self-awareness in this free online psychology course.

Understanding Mental Health

Mental health is just like physical health and can require treatment when compromised. This practical psychology course examines common mental illnesses, their causes, symptoms and available support and treatments. We show you how to identify signs of mental health problems and explain how to help and support anyone experiencing them. We also discuss self-care wellness techniques and lifestyle changes you can make to improve mental health.

Mental Health Overview

Stress Management Techniques

Coping With Anxiety

In this module, you will be introduced to the overview of mental health and the five most common mental health disorders. We will explore topics on stress management techniques and how to effectively cope with anxiety.

Managing Mental Health - Course Assessment

Learn the importance of mental health, stress management techniques, and coping with anxiety in this free online course.

Managing Mental Health

Mental health is crucial for our overall well-being. Your studies will incorporate important information, providing an overview of mental health and the most common mental health disorders. Learn different stress management techniques, including the signs and symptoms of stress. This course also covers information on how to cope with anxiety in an effective way to live a better, happier, and healthier lifestyle.

Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Distortions and Restructuring

In this module, you will be introduced to Cognitive behavioral therapy, you will learn the roles of CBT in human lives and its application, and how it is used to treat cognitive disorders. You will also learn the causes and most common cognitive distortions which include control fallacies as well as cognitive restructuring techniques.

Exposure Therapy and Automatic Thought Records

Role - Playing Technique and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique

In this module, you will be introduced to exposure therapy, you will learn its benefits and application in CBT, you will learn the importance of thought records and benefits of journaling, and how ABC therapy works. You will also learn the objectives of role-playing and also PMR exercises and their benefits which include reducing tension, anxiety.

Treating Cognitive Distortions using CBT - Course assessment

This free online course trains you in the use of cognitive behavioural therapy to manage mental disorders.

Treating Cognitive Distortions using CBT

This course shows you how to use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people face and overcome their mental distortions. People can fall into unhealthy mental habits, and we explain how to effectively manage and treat such maladies with CBT. This course covers methods like exposure therapy, thought records and progressive muscle relaxation that can help patients rewire their thought processes and break bad mental habits.

Why Coursera Stock Dropped by 20%

7 Best Climate Change Courses for 2025: Exploring the Science

Four Months After Unveiling Ambitious AI Roadmap, Udemy’s Co-founder CTO is Out

30+ Holiday Discounts & Online Learning Deals

Duolingo’s Q4 2025: Record Revenue, Record Stock Drop, One Massive Buyback

Coursera’s New Deal with Google Could Cost the Company Millions

FutureLearn’s 2021: Year in Review

Duolingo is Shutting Down Its Only Classroom Tool

The Business of Online Education: A Deep Dive Into Thinkific’s Financials

12 Best Data Science Courses for 2025

Black Friday 2024: 50+ Online Learning Deals

Beginning to Program: Review of CS50 Scratch Course

6,000+ Online Courses from California Community Colleges: A New Search Tool by Class Central

freeCodeCamp’s Responsive Web Design (Free) Certification Is Out of Beta

10 Best Assembly Language Courses for 2025: Bare-Metal Programming

Coursera Q1 2026: Platform Fee Raises Consumer Margins to a Multi-Year High, Enterprise Customers Slip