Psychology & Mental Health courses

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Explore key issues in dementia care and research, through four less common formsDementia is one of the foremost priorities in global health and is estimated to affect over 44 million people worldwide. This has a...

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Support children with developmental disabilities to reach their potentialDespite their greater needs, children with developmental disabilities and their families often face barriers to healthcare access. Children with developmental disabilities must...

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Find out how your diet affects your brain, and your brain affects your dietPlease note this course runs without facilitation. A Spanish version of the course can be found here. Over the last few years,...

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Learn how norms, viruses and info spread through social networksHave you ever wondered how a tiny virus can spread across the planet, how people share false information through social media, or why people abide by...

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Explore how to provide safe and effective PSHE educationPersonal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education is the school subject that prepares children and young people for life. It covers health and wellbeing, relationships and sex,...

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Understand how the arts can improve the lives of people with dementiaCreating a society that supports people living with a dementia is a major challenge - and opportunity. On this course you will discover how...

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We are constantly being given reasons to do and believe things: to believe that we should buy a product, support a cause, accept a job, judge someone innocent or guilty, that fairness requires us to...

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Understand a person-centred approach to music therapyThis introductory six-week course will help you explore music therapy through the Nordoff Robbins person-centred approach. You’ll gain an understanding of how music therapy works today, and how th...

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Learn how to manage within an ethical mannerIn today’s working world, the terms ‘corporate responsibility’ and ‘sustainability’ are more important than ever. Corporations and organisations are increasingly about doing what is best for the community...

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Understand the different ways we learn How do we learn different behaviours? What effect does biology have on our ability to learn new things? This course explores the psychology of learning, covering famous historical experiments...

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Understand empathy, and improve your own empathic abilityShowing an understanding of a patient’s situation is one of the most important relationship-building skills that a healthcare provider can have. This is widely recognised in healthcare: the...

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Ensure your knowledge of ADHD is up to date by exploring the latest researchWhat is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is ADHD diagnosed? Get answers with this course...

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Version française ici. Recognise the signs of psychological problems caused by the pandemic This course will show front-line responders how to recognise when people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are in distress, and how to...

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Conduct, analyse and understand cognitive psychology experimentsCognitive psychology is the scientific study of internal mental processes. On this 3-week course, you will be introduced to two key areas of cognitive psychology: reasoning and thinkin...

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Support autistic children in the classroomDo you want to improve your understanding of autism and learn good practice in autism education? This 4-week course tackles crucial questions about autism education to ensure that children on...

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Anxiety and depression are terms discussed widely, in different media and amongst family and friends. But what do those labels actually mean? On this five-week course from the University of Reading, you will explore what...

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Gain the skills you need to help adolescent learners thrive. A large and growing body of research shows that adolescents who score high on social and emotional wellbeing report improved grades, better relationships, less trouble...

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Learn how to identify addiction, manage recovery, and lead changeOn this course, you’ll receive an overview of approaches to addiction treatment, from detoxification to harm reduction and addiction recovery. Learning from real life examples, you’ll...

Delve into behavioural science and human behaviourWhy do we act in the ways that we do, and how can we apply our understanding of human behaviour to the world of business? This four-week course will...

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Discover techniques to help you maintain a mindful lifeInterest in mindfulness has grown enormously over the last few years. It’s no surprise: mindfulness techniques can improve your communication skills, relationships and emotional health. But no...