Psychology & Mental Health Courses

Learn about the origins of consumer psychology and examine how consumer behaviour can be influenced by a range of factors.

Supporting you to thrive at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

Supporting you to thrive at work during the coronavirus outbreak.

Supporting you to thrive at work during the coronavirus outbreak.

Get an introduction to managing anxiety disorders in teenagers, with a course ideal for teachers and healthcare professionals.

Learn how postnatal depression affects parental mental health and how to provide support on this BPS-approved course.

How important are eyewitness testimonies in police investigations? Discover how forensic psychology prevents criminal injustice.

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

Solve practical issues in the lives of individuals who have autism.

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

Discover the fundamentals of effective PSHE education pedagogy and planning, including health, sex, and relationships education.

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

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.

Understand the impact of sleep deprivation and how to improve your own sleep with this Teach-Out from the University of Michigan.

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.

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.

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.

Develop a better understanding of the approaches employed in caring for vulnerable children.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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