A Comprehensive Overview
This course is fully accredited by IAOTH (International Association of Therapists) and a certificate is provided upon completion. This is a comprehensive introduction to the area of mental health, suitable for anyone with an interest in the area of mental health and illness. It is especially suitable for staff who work with people experiencing mental ill health, or for people with friends or family members who experience mental ill health. Comprised of PowerPoint focused presentations, face to face presentations, audio files, handouts and recommended articles for further information. The course does not require that the student have any previous knowledge or experience in the area of mental health, just an interest or a need to know.
The style of teaching is relaxed, informal and professional and throughout the course, students are encouraged to think through issues covered and to discuss with friends, colleagues or associates. Students are also encouraged to get in touch with the lecturer with any questions or queries they may have. The lecturer also welcomes students opinion on any of the points discussed throughout the course.
An excellent course for anyone with an interest in the topic, either from a personal or professional perspective. The course is taught by Kevin O'Doherty, Psychologist, Forensic Mental Health Expert Witness and CBT Therapist. Kevin has worked in mental health for over 20 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience during that time. This course is also available via live streaming and face to face upon request. Individuals and organisations alike are encouraged to get in touch.
Define mental health and mental illness
Describe the causes, symptoms and treatments for various mental health issues
Understand how mental health issues are assessed
16 Lectures
I am a Psychologist, Forensic Mental Health Expert and CBT Therapist. I am the author of several self help books. I have taught on intermediate and advanced level psychology programmes at several colleges in London and Andalusia, Southern Spain. I started providing online courses via Udemy in 2010 whilst living in Andalusia, Southern Spain at that time. I speak native...
It was a good experience. Like it.
Yes it is a good precursor to taking more classes
It’s so good and understandable
Some parts were repeated, it wasnt structured properly.
Thanks
Excellent.
thanks so much , I really enjoyed this course.
Yes it is perfect for what I am looking for at this moment in my life
This introduction to mental health was very informative and easy to understand. Thank you professor.
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Linda C.
I work in Occupational health and often speak with people who have mental health problems such depression and or anxiety and so I wanted to understand more.
I also have lived with depression myself so this course appears to be good for my own self awareness.