Fundamentals of Mental Health Online Course
Event date: -
Event location: Online
Event Link: https://www.camh.ca/en/education/continuing-education-programs-and-courses/continuing-education-directory/fundamentals-of-mental-health
Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
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.
Target Audience: health care professionals, social service and other care providers working with people who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
Learning Objectives
After 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 depressing, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder
- describe assessment and treatment approaches for common mental health challenges
- discuss strategies to support clients and their families
Certification and Accreditation
The University of Toronto, Continuing Professional Development has approved and awarded the course with the following credits:
- College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+ (1 credit/hour) Self-Learning: 15.0 credits
- Royal College Maintenance of Certification Section 1: 15.0 hours
Delivery Method
Online.
Course Requirements:
- Complete the pre-course survey
- Allocate a minimum of two to three hours per week to read the course content (five weeks in total or 15 hours)
- Complete Modules 1 to 5, including each end-of-module quiz
- Complete all end-of-module reflection questions and the post-course survey
The course is self-directed and self-paced, and can be worked on at any time until the course end date. However, participants are recommended to set aside two to three hours per week for five weeks to complete each module.
Registration Fee:
$475.00
For more details and to register, please see: Fundamentals of Mental Health