Learning Outcomes

The General Epidemiology of Suicide

Populations with Elevated Risk Factors - Part 1

Populations with Elevated Risk Factors - Part 2

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about epidemiology, risk factors, and protective factors of suicidality. Then, you'll discover suicidality risk factors for adolescents and the elderly, groups at risk, gender disparities in suicidality, family history of suicide, jobs with high rates of suicide, and environmental triggers linked to suicidality.

Overview of Suicidality Theories

Theories Concerning Suicidality

Prevention and Special Considerations

The overview of theories relating to the underlying psychodynamics of suicidality, efficient suicidality screening, diagnosis, and assessment, development and application of protective protocols, proactive preventative measures, documentation, Baker Acting, and creation of a supportive environment are among the topics covered in this module.

Suicide Prevention - Diagnosis and Treatment - Course Assessment

This free online course will teach you suicide prevention, risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment techniques.

Suicide Prevention - Diagnosis and Treatment

The World Health Organization estimates that over 700,000 people commit suicide each year. People attempt suicide for various complex reasons, making it challenging for others to comprehend why someone might want to do it. However complicated an issue suicide is, it can be avoided. Knowing the suicide risk factors is the first step toward prevention. This course examines suicide diagnosis, treatments and preventive measures.

Introduction to Absence Seizure

Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Absence Seizure

Managing and Supporting Individuals With Absence Seizure

In this module, dive deep into the world of absence seizures. Uncover the intricacies of these episodes, from triggers to management strategies, gaining valuable insights for comprehensive understanding and effective support.

Understanding Absence Seizures: Causes, Symptoms and Management - Course Assessment

Explore the enigmatic world of absence seizures, its causes, symptoms, and management in this free online course.

Understanding Absence Seizures: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Discover the intricacies of absence seizures in this comprehensive course. Unveil their causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies. Gain insights into the neurological mechanisms behind these seizures and learn practical approaches for diagnosis and treatment. Empower yourself with the knowledge to effectively support individuals affected by absence seizures. Explore the practical insights to enhance your understanding.

Introduction to Mental Health

Schizophrenia, Personality and Mood Disorders

Eating and Sleeping Disorders

In this module, you will start by learning about mental health, mental illness and mental well being. You will understand how various psychiatric disorders such as stress and anxiety, schizophrenia, personality, mood, eating and sleeping difficulties affect the mind.

Self-harm, Medication and Therapy

Mental Illness - Social Attitudes and Legislation

Mental Health In The Workplace

This module discusses the possible causes and red flags to search for to prevent people from self-harming or trying to commit suicide. You will learn about the various types of medication used to help people with psychiatric conditions and the stigmas associated with mental health. We will also discuss the consequences of workplace changes.

Understanding Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders Assessment - Course Assessment

Learn about mental health and enhance your knowledge of various mental health disorders in this free online course.

Understanding Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders

Although mostly neglected and surrounded by various social stigmas, mental or psychological wellbeing is one of the essential criteria for the quality of a person's life. The lack of professional resources or high-calibre reference material complicates this situation. This course fills that void by providing in-depth knowledge and a solid understanding of mental health and the various psychiatric disorders that can affect it.

Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder

Causes, Symptoms & Diagnostic

Living With Borderline Personality Disorder

Delve into the world of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Understand its origins, prevalence, and impact. Learn to recognize symptoms and explore its neural basis. Discover links to co-occurring disorders and unravel the complex factors contributing to BPD. Gain insights into treatment approaches and develop empathy to support those affected.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies - Course Assessment

This free online psychology course discusses borderline personality disorder and how to manage this complex disorder.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies

Dive into the world of borderline personality disorder (BPD) in this psychology course. We explore its origins, impacts, co-occurring disorders, management and the role of stigma reduction. We examine the complex interplay of factors contributing to BPD to help you understand its diagnostic criteria and develop effective coping strategies. Sign up to acquire practical strategies you can use to understand and support individuals living with BDP.

Neuroanatomy

Neurophysiology

Imaging

Electrophysiology

Psychology

In this module, you will be introduced to the anatomy of the brain and how emotion, thought and behaviour arises from it, as well as studying the nervous system. You will also be introduced to the pyramidal cell, sources of EEG and MEG, the roles of psychology and also, generics and psychoanalysis.

Mental Status Examination

Classificatory Systems

Investigation and Psychological Testing

In this module, you will be introduced to the process of the mental state examination, NIMHANS, mood versus effect, and also, mental health and disorders. You will also be introduced to what is abnormal in mental health, as well as neurological and metabolic investigations of mental health.

Diploma in Psychiatry: An Overview - First assessment

Organic Syndromes

Schizophrenia

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

In this module, you will be introduced to mental disorders with cognitive disturbance, and also schizophrenic disorders. You will also be introduced to the epidemiology of bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Childhood Disorder - Introduction

Adolescence

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learning Disability

Personality Disorder

Sleep Disorder I

Sleep Disorder II

In this module, you will be introduced to the mental health of adolescence, the autism spectrum disorder as well as the learning process of children with learning disabilities. You will also be introduced to personality disorders, and also the ontogeny of sleep.

Diploma in Psychiatry: An Overview - Second assessment

Diploma in Psychiatry: An Overview - Assessment

Free online course on the anatomy of the brain as well as some mental health disorders like autism spectrum disorder.

Diploma in Psychiatry: An Overview

The free online overview of psychiatry course will teach you about the anatomy of the brain and how emotion, thought and behaviour are formed, as well as some metabolic mental health investigations. You will also learn about some mental health disorders with cognitive disturbances, schizophrenic and bipolar disorders, how the autism spectrum disorder affects the learning ability of children, as well as personality and sleep disorders.

Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment - Course Assessment

Free online course on various mental health disorders and how these disorders can affect the lives of the patient.

Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment

This free online psychiatric disorders and treatment course will teach you about some mental health disorders with cognitive disturbances, as well as an introduction to schizophrenic disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders. 

You will also learn about an introduction to the mental health of adolescents and their brain development, and also, how learning disabilities can affect the learning process of children, and personality disorders.

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