Psychology & Mental Health Courses

Learn the skills to increase your emotional intelligence, improve how you collaborate, and better manage your relationships.

Use critical thinking and the conceptual thinking framework to approach problems effectively and communicate your solutions.

Learn to establish a new relationship with nature to help improve your wellbeing and tackle larger issues such as climate change.

Explore how employment specialists can use Individual Placement and Support to help those with complex health issues into work.

Find out what complex trauma is, how it affects children and adolescents, and what can be done to help.

Learn how to apply mindfulness techniques, so you can improve your communication, relationships and emotional health.

Discover the science of mindfulness, learn how it works and why, from a political, psychological, and philosophical perspective.

Discover how psychology can help obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevent miscarriages of justice.

What are the most common mental health problems, what can you do about them and how do you improve your mental health?

Explore the relationship between nutrition and brain health, why it matters, and how to work towards positive food changes.

Learn how to use cognitive psychology experiments to explore the internal workings of the mind with this online psychology course.

Identify how to conduct your own research and develop your own ethical research project on this practical course.

Explore the structure and dynamics of different types of social networks and use models to identify patterns of social influence.

Discover strategies in preparing for, responding to and recovering from bushfire natural disasters from the world's leading minds.

Learn the principles and practice of critical care to treat and care for critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explore the science of addiction and the strategies to provide better care and minimise harm to the community and individuals.

Learn why social processes seem so unpredictable and understand better the basics of social dynamics.

Discover workplace wellbeing through stress management, building self-esteem, task prioritisation, and healthy relationships.

Feel empowered to protect your students by identifying and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect.

Discover new approaches to addiction treatment and recovery and build your knowledge and leadership skills to respond effectively.

Explore the connection between childhood adversity and mental health, and enhance your knowledge of mental health in young people.

Explore the field of medical humanities - the intersection of the arts, humanities and healthcare - with this free online course.

Explore exercises and strategies for minimising pain and improving mobility of patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Explore the most pertinent scientific and philosophical concepts for understanding our own minds with this free online course

Learn supportive skills from counsellors, youth workers, and mental health professionals to aid young people’s mental wellbeing.

Explore how emotional intelligence helps us to understand ourselves and others, resolve conflict and build better relationships.

Understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to better support them and enhance their wellbeing towards the end of life.

Explore whether a career in social care is right for you, and identify and develop the skills you need for a career in the sector.

Understand how to recognise depression and low mood in teenagers and learn how to help.

Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this online course.

Do digital technologies affect our wellbeing? Explore the concepts of health, relationships and society in the digital age.

Explore new approaches to public health promotion and the science that underpins them, focusing on the The Monday Campaigns.

Develop an understanding of suicide in a global context. Learn about suicide risk factors and ways to help prevent it.

Learn how techniques from sport psychology can be used to enhance your own sports performance or that of your clients.

Get Psychological First Aid training to support children and young people’s mental health during emergencies and crisis situations

Discover the difference empathy can make to patient care, and improve your own clinical empathy.

Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) including ADHD symptoms, the latest research and ADHD treatment.

Find out what epilepsy is and what its cognitive and psychosocial consequences are.

Improve your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT.

Learn how to provide playful and engaging social emotional learning (SEL) support to children affected by COVID-19 disruption.

Explore and learn to manage the impact of self-isolation and social distancing on yourself and vulnerable social groups.

Discover the best practices in autism education and learn how to create an inclusive curriculum for autistic children.

Learn how coaching has changed over time and how to navigate this fast-moving landscape.

Find out what happens when you place teams and individuals at the centre of their own learning and reflection.

Explore how self-awareness affects coaching and leadership, learning how to become emotionally intelligent and self-aware.

Discover the importance of defining meaning and purpose to create a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture.

Understand how to coach the ‘mental game’ by investigating and managing the impact of fear, flow and focus on performance.

Gain an insight into the relationship between public policy and quality of life with the Universidad de Palermo.

Learn to support adolescent learners with their social and emotional wellbeing through a variety of approaches.

Explore the link between work productivity and stress, and learn how improving workplace wellbeing can boost work performance.

Learn about the importance of psychology in healthcare, how it can improve policymaking and patient outcomes.

Embrace green living and learn how to adopt a more mindful and environmentally-friendly lifestyle with singer and activist, Mogli.

Demystify the complex and conflicting messages we hear about nutrition, health and lifestyle today, on this free nutrition course.

This course shows how Psychological First Aid can aid those affected by COVID-19 in African countries.

Understand the connection between physical and mental health, and improve your ability to identify symptoms and sources of help.

Explore, challenge and shape your perceptions of dementia through science and the creative arts

Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines.

Discover better ways to support people with dementia. Explore signs and symptoms, interventions, support networks and more.

Apply basic concepts from statistics, probability, scientific methodology and cognitive psychology into your way of thinking.

Learn to recognise the signs of domestic violence and support domestic violence survivors as a health or social care worker.

Get a hands-on introduction to mindfulness and its benefits.

Learn how to identify, assess the risk for, prevent and treat PTSD in a range of contexts.

The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.

Education is being enhanced and changed by evidence-based findings, find out how to capitalise on these new opportunities.

Develop an understanding of the neuroscience of networking and learn how to communicate better.

Gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses.

Explore the science and research behind individual success and learn practical ways of reaching your goals at work and in life.

Get to grips with how to manage ethically with this MOOC developed by the University of Law Business School.

Become a better manager as you discover communication strategies and influencing techniques for improved workplace communication.

Understand the link between behaviour and human biology, and learn how genes and the environment influence our behaviour.

Examine the physical, cognitive and social development we undergo throughout our lives.

Learn how our sensory systems work together to help us to perceive and respond to the world around us.

Investigate the history and science of psychology while mastering the basic principles of the scientific method.

Explore how new behaviours are learnt by examining different types of psychological conditioning.

Explore the complex factors and influences that help shape our personality and examine what makes us different, and why.

Improve your logical and critical thinking skills in this free online course. Identify common obstacles to effective thinking.

Learn what personalised care is and how the whole population can benefit in England.

Learn about the value of good mental health and its importance in the construction industry.

Discover how to improve the health and wellbeing of children with developmental disabilities.

What is happiness? Explore the concept of happiness and consider the things that influence your own happiness and quality of life.

Discover the vital importance of intellectual curiosity for business, alongside workplace performance expert Dr. Diane Hamilton.

Understanding the nature and value of play through the course of our lives, across cultures and communities.

Enhance your knowledge of mental health and mental illness and develop your understanding of the mental health continuum.

Get psychological first aid (PFA) training and help people with different needs to cope with the emotional impact of COVID-19.

Discover how to make better personal and professional decisions, and how the brain could be more flexible than we think.

Learn about anxiety and discover helpful strategies to support young people struggling with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn about the vital role that health workers play in violence prevention and peace-building in clinical environments.

Explore practical ways to help young people manage their mood and maintain healthy habits during the coronavirus pandemic.

Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being and societal issues.