- Intended Audience:
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This course is open to all interested in learning more about fundamentals of mental health.
- Date and Time:
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TBD
- Course Duration:
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Eight-week course
- Cost:
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$375. We no longer accept cheques due to a variety of issues surrounding this form of payment for our courses. Refunds for advance (prior to start date) cancellation will be subject to an administrative fee of $100.00. Withdrawals from a course are accepted within one week from the course's start date and are subject to an administrative fee of $100.00. Cancellation notice must be communicated in writing by email.
- Contact Phone Number:
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416 535-8501 ext. 36640
- Contact Email:
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courses.help@camh.ca
Course Requirements and Prerequisites
This course is suggested as a preparatory course for the concurrent Disorders Certificate Program.
Course Overview
This eight-week course offers an overview of mental health for practitioners in the fields of health, education, security or social services. The course covers definitions of mental health and illness; the prevalence of mental illness in Canada; the mental status examination; symptoms and treatment strategies for mood disorders, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia; and health-promoting strategies used when working with clients experiencing mental illness.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- define mental health and illness
- summarize statistics on mental illness in Canada
- describe the various components of the mental status examination
- list three or more signs and symptoms of mood disorders, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia
- describe two treatment strategies used to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia
- list three or more health-promoting strategies used when working with clients experiencing mental illness.
Delivery Method
Online
Certification and Accreditation
This course is suggested as a preparatory course for the concurrent Disorders Certificate Program.
Register
TBD