ABOUT THE COURSE
YOUR CAREER AS A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Welcome to the fulfilling world of Community Mental Health! As a Community Mental Health Specialist, you have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. This course is your gateway to a rewarding career dedicated to promoting mental health and providing support to those in need within community settings.
Throughout this program, you'll explore the foundational principles of mental health care, learn about various mental health disorders, and develop skills in assessment, intervention, and advocacy. You'll gain a deep understanding of the social determinants of mental health and the importance of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.
Led by experienced mental health professionals and community advocates, our course emphasises practical, hands-on learning experiences. Through case studies, role-playing exercises, and field placements, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world settings and make meaningful contributions to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Whether you aspire to work in community health centres, schools, nonprofit organisations, or government agencies, this course provides you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a fulfilling career as a Community Mental Health Specialist. Join us as we embark on this journey to create healthier, more supportive communities for all. Your career in community mental health awaits!
STUDY DURATION:
In this course, you can learn at your own pace, without any fixed due dates or deadlines. You study whenever you have the time and feel motivated to do so. The course typically takes around 200 hours to complete from beginning to end, and most students graduate within 12 months.
STUDY METHOD：
100% Online
START DATE:
Intake is open now.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This certificate opens up the gateway for you to seek employment in various businesses, some career outcomes may require further training and /or qualifications.
- Childcare Worker
- Family and Marriage Therapist
- Mental Health Coach
- Social Service Worker
CORE MODULES
1. Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Nature and Scope of Mental Health
- Childhood Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Tic Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Other Disorders
- Environmental Problems
- Problems of Adolescence
- Holistic and Alternative Approaches to Treatment
- Special Project
2. Managing Mental Health in Adults
- Introduction to mental health issues – Definitions of good mental health through understanding mental illness, causal factors, introduction to treatment options
- Depression and related conditions - bipolar disorder
- Anxiety and related conditions - phobias, OCD, PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Antisocial personality disorders
- Eating disorders - anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity
- Dementias
- Helping yourself with mental health issues
- Support options and services for mental health issues
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ABOUT US
Courses4me
Courses4me is the leader in online education with decades of experience in both public and private education.
Our founders have a combined 30 years of expertise in education and training and have joined forces to deliver high-quality, low-cost education to anyone wishing to advance their career.
IS COURSES4ME ACCREDITED?
Yes. All of our courses are endorsed by the IARC (www.iarcedu.com) and accredited by ICOES (www.icoes.org). ICOES has an independent board of management that ensures that the Foundation operates in accordance with its purpose. It has an Advisory Board consisting of independent professors who developed and implemented the Accreditation Standards, a quality charter that is used for the annual review of prospective and existing accredited course providers.
