Fundamentals of Mental Health

Intended Audience:

This course is targeted to health care professionals, social service and other care providers working with people who may be experiencing a mental health problem, and to those who have an interest in this field.

Date and Time:

Please see below

Course Duration:

Six-week course

Cost:

$425. Refunds for advance (prior to start date) cancellation will be subject to an administrative fee of $100.00. Cancellation notice must be communicated in writing by email.

Contact Phone Number:

Please email

Contact Email:

courses.help@camh.ca

Course Requirements and Prerequisites

This course is suggested as a preparatory course for the concurrent Disorders Certificate Program.

Course Overview

One in five Canadians experiences a mental health problem in a given year.  This five-module, self-directed online course explores basic concepts of mental health and mental illness.  We look at the prevalence of mental health problems in Canada, the risk and protective factors that influence mental health, and the links between mental health and the social determinants of health.  We explore the importance of creating a safe space for clients and developing a positive therapeutic relationship.  We also describe the various treatments for mental health challenges-including psychoeducation, lifestyle changes, medications and psychotherapy-and explore additional strategies to support clients and their families.

Learning Objectives

At successfully completing the course, participants will be able to:

• explain the prevalence of mental health issues
• describe the link between the social determinants of health and mental health challenges
• outline the components of building a positive therapeutic alliance with a client
• describe the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder schizophrenia, substance use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder
• describe assessment and treatment approaches for common mental health challenges
• discuss strategies to support clients and their families

Delivery Method

Online.  Modules will be released week by week, but can be worked on at any time during the duration of the course.

Course Requirements: 

• Complete the pre-course survey
• Allocate a minimum of two to three hours per week to read the course content
• Complete Modules 1 to 5, including each end-of-module quiz
• Complete all end-of-module questions and the post-course survey

Please note: This course requires you to use an internet browser, but the system does not support Microsoft Internet Explorer. Do not use that to access the course.

Instead, use one of the following:

·         Apple Safari

·         Google Chrome

·         Microsoft Edge

·         Mozilla Firefox

For more details, please read the browser and compatibility support page.

Certification and Accreditation

This course is suggested as a preparatory course for the concurrent Disorders Certificate Program.

Register

Course start and end dates:  May 16 - June 27, 2022

Please select the link below to register:

Please review the cancellation policy