Mental Health Overview, Theories, 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
Compare historical and modern mental healthcare practices
Understand theoretical approaches to mental health
Identify mental health disorders and symptoms
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.6 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 provides a foundation in mental health care principles and practices. Students learn about the evolution of mental healthcare, theoretical approaches, and common disorders. The curriculum covers confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, sociocultural considerations, and behavioral assessment. Through detailed modules, students explore various therapeutic approaches and develop skills in recognizing mental health symptoms and disorders.
Mental Health Overview
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Mental Health Theories
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Mental Health Disorders
Module 3 · 2 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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