Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders
This course is part of Mental Health Care Fundamentals.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Mental Health Care Fundamentals Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand psychological development stages
Identify mental health challenges by age group
Apply appropriate intervention strategies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.5 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores mental health development and challenges across different life stages. Students learn about childhood developmental milestones, adolescent transitions, and adult psychological changes. The curriculum covers common mental health disorders, intervention strategies, and age-specific care approaches. Through detailed modules, students gain practical knowledge for supporting mental health across the lifespan.
Childhood Development
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Adolescent Development
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Adult Development
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Mental Health Care Fundamentals
Instructor
Allied Health Education Expert and Program Development Specialist
Jennifer Zabel serves as Senior Allied Health Program Developer at MedCerts, bringing over 20 years of experience in healthcare education and administration. Through her Coursera courses including Medical Terminology and Human Body Fundamentals, Anatomy and Physiology, and Professionalism in Allied Health, she helps students master essential healthcare concepts and professional skills. Her expertise spans curriculum development, instructional design, and program management, with a proven record of achieving high certification pass rates and student satisfaction. Her academic credentials include an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, complemented by professional certifications including CCMA, CMAA, and CPT. Prior to joining MedCerts in 2022, she served as Director of Clinical Administration at ECPI University, where she contributed to developing the Dental Assistant program. Her experience includes participation in SACCOC accreditation, academic review boards, and QEP initiatives, while maintaining focus on student success through innovative teaching methodologies and comprehensive program development.
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