Psychology & Mental Health Courses

Want to improve your own mental wellbeing or increase your awareness of complex mental health issues? Get mental health training or explore the science and psychology behind human development with our online mental health and psychology courses.

Gain insight into developments and breakthroughs in mental health and psychology research with online mental health courses.

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Anxiety & Depression
Autism Courses & Awareness Training
Dementia
Emotional Intelligence
Forensic Psychology
Mental Health First Aid
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
Personal Development
Personal Training
Psychology
Self Improvement
Sports Psychology
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Youth Mental Health
Anxiety & Depression
Autism Courses & Awareness Training
Dementia
Emotional Intelligence
Forensic Psychology
Mental Health First Aid
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
Personal Development
Personal Training
Psychology
Self Improvement
Sports Psychology
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
Youth Mental Health

Degrees
6 Degrees

Discover online degrees from leading universities. Develop your knowledge with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Arden University

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Develop the skills for career success with this online psychology degree. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree allows you to explore human behaviour across the subject areas that interest you most.

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Arden University

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling

Learn online and earn a BPS-accredited degree from Arden University to lay the foundations for your career. Cover the fundamentals of psychology and psychological wellbeing while specialising in counselling theory and practice.

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Coventry University

MSc Business and Organisational Psychology

Develop the skills, experience and confidence to apply a range of psychological principles to business, ranging from perception and learning, to social dynamics and research methods.

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Arden University

MSc Business Psychology

Delve into psychological research, theory, and practice to become a specialist in business psychology. This BPS-accredited online degree will give you the expertise you need to unlock careers across the public and private sector.

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Brunel University London

MSc Psychology

Take your first steps as a psychologist with a BPS accredited MSc degree from Brunel University London. This entirely online conversion course in psychological theory, practice, and research methods will help you launch your career in psychology.

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Arden University

MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)

Earn a psychology master’s regardless of your academic background with this online psychology conversion degree. You’ll also gain membership to the British Psychological Society, a prerequisite to practise as a professional psychologist.

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Microcredentials
8 Microcredentials

Our online microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. They can be used as an independent certification, and some even offer academic credit to use towards a degree. Each microcredential also includes a formal online assessment.

Deakin University

Foundations of Innovation

Identify challenges and apply frameworks to understand and foster innovation.

1 course

6 weeks

Postgraduate

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Deakin University

Innovation and Ideation

Evaluate and select approaches to ideation and innovation in your organisation.

1 course

6 weeks

Postgraduate

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Deakin University

Innovation and Organisational Change

Diagnose the need for organisational change and develop a strategic change program

1 course

6 weeks

Postgraduate

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Federation University

Learning Through Play

Discover how play is crucial in early childhood development and how you can successfully advocate and facilitate play in learning.

1 course

11 weeks

Postgraduate

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The Open University

Mental Health: Working with Children and Young People

Gain critical knowledge and practical skills to identify and address mental health issues in children and young people.

1 course

12 weeks

Postgraduate

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The University of Glasgow accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Supporting Young People's Mental Wellbeing

Understand youth mental wellbeing and develop strategies for promoting social and emotional strength in children and young people.

1 course

10 weeks

Postgraduate

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Courses
154 Courses

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

Deakin University
New

Trauma, Neuro, and Shame Awareness: Best Practice for Professionals, Organisations, and Communities

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Kent

Communicating Effectively with Vulnerable Children and Young People

4.7 (108 reviews)

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Leeds

Learning Online: Managing Your Online Identity

4.7 (27 reviews)

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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University of Padova

Understanding Epilepsy and its Neuropsychology

4.7 (59 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Bristol

Unleash Your Potential: Innovation and Enterprise

4.8 (73 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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UCL (University College London)

Behaviour Change Interventions: Introductory Principles and Practice

4.7 (94 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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UK Health Security Agency
New

Psychological First Aid

3 weeks

1 hr per week

Included in Unlimited

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Deakin University & James Cook University
New

Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health Services: Life and Mind

3 weeks

7 hrs per week

Premium course

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British Council, Newcastle University & GREAT Campaign
New

Managing Your Wellbeing When Studying in the UK

4.8 (11 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

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UCL (University College London)
New

Opioids and Surgery

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Leeds & Institute of Coding

Essential Skills for Your Career Development

4.6 (483 reviews)

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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EIT Food & University of Turin

La nourriture et l’esprit : relation entre l’alimentation, l’intestin et le cerveau

5 weeks

4 hrs per week

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University of Leeds & Institute of Coding

Wellbeing and Resilience at Work

5.0 (11 reviews)

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Deakin University & Food & Mood Centre

Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition

4.6 (757 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Mental Health Foundation & Mental Health at Work

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Modern Workplace

4.9 (7 reviews)

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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UK Health Security Agency

Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Non-Vaccine Trained Staff)

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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UK Health Security Agency

Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Médecins du Monde & International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD)

Drug Use and Harm Reduction

4.8 (67 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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King's College London

Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research

4.8 (47 reviews)

10 weeks

2 hrs per week

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University of Padova, EU (Horizon 2020 Project) & PD_PAL

Best Care for People with Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease - Part One

6 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Reading

Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People

4.8 (381 reviews)

5 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Federation University

Kickstart Your Endurance Training

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Federation University

Measure Your Endurance Training

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Federation University

Sustaining Your Endurance Training

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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The University of Kent

A Deeper Understanding of Autistic People

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Kent

Autistic Health: Improving Access to Healthcare

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Kent

Autistic People's Rights and the Law

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Kent

Autistic Students and Education: Creating an Inclusive Classroom

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Lincoln

Social and Emotional Development: Supporting Teenage Wellbeing

5.0 (8 reviews)

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Deakin University

Understanding Gambling Harm in NSW

2 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Cardiff University

Understanding Mental Health in Muslim Communities

4.8 (46 reviews)

4 weeks

5 hrs per week

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St George's, University of London

Functional Neurological Disorder: A Healthcare Professional’s Guide

5.0 (10 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Strathclyde, Dunhill Medical Trust & University of Edinburgh - School of Health in Social Science

Supporting Medicine Use by Older People with Visual and/or Hearing Impairment

4.5 (10 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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UCL (University College London) & Our Time

How To Support Young People Living with Parental Mental Illness

4.7 (20 reviews)

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Deakin University & NARI

Caregiving, Dementia, and Incontinence

4.7 (26 reviews)

5 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Coventry University

Emotional Intelligence at Work

4.6 (284 reviews)

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Coventry University

Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) in Pregnancy

4.7 (25 reviews)

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Coventry University

Managing Mental Health and Stress

4.5 (141 reviews)

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Oslo

Pupillometry: The Eye as a Window Into the Mind

4.5 (6 reviews)

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Reading

Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression

4.5 (6 reviews)

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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EIT Food & University of Reading

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines

4.3 (63 reviews)

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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EIT Food & University of Turin

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

4.5 (247 reviews)

5 weeks

4 hrs per week

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Queensland University of Technology

Teaching Students Who Have Suffered Complex Trauma

4.8 (550 reviews)

2 weeks

1 hr per week

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Queensland University of Technology

Child Protection for Teachers

4.7 (203 reviews)

2 weeks

1 hr per week

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University of Aberdeen

Mindful Wellbeing for Teachers with Stress and Anxiety

5.0 (7 reviews)

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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Nottingham Trent University & Nottingham Business School

How to Build Leadership Resilience

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

People Management Skills

4.7 (648 reviews)

5 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Personalised Care Group at NHS England and NHS Improvement

Personalised Care: Peer Leadership Foundation - Step One

4.7 (113 reviews)

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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The Open University

Sports Performance: Different Approaches to Sports Coaching 

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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The Open University

Sports Performance: Exploring Sport Psychology

4.8 (6 reviews)

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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The Open University

Sports Performance: Training the Body for Sport 

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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NHS Leadership Academy & London Race Strategy

Core Managers: Inclusive Workplaces (Creating a Psychological Contract)

5 weeks

2 hrs per week

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University of York

Digital Wellbeing

4.6 (112 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Edinburgh & Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Self Care and Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care

4.8 (71 reviews)

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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University of California, Riverside

An Introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Living

3.7 (10 reviews)

6 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Te Rito Maioha ECNZ

Infants & Toddlers care and education in an Aotearoa New Zealand context

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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University of Southern Queensland

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Identify the Patterns Undermining Your Confidence

4.7 (369 reviews)

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Central Queensland University

Understanding Coercive Control

4.0 (41 reviews)

2 weeks

1 hr per week

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Bethlehem Tertiary Institute

Become a Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practitioner

4.7 (30 reviews)

6 weeks

2 hrs per week

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FutureLearn

Cognitive Psychology: Employee and Customer Behaviour

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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FutureLearn

Introduction to Behavioural Economics: Employee and Customer Behaviour

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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FutureLearn

Social Psychology: Employee and Customer Behaviour

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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FutureLearn & Big Think

Emotional Intelligence in Practice

4.7 (48 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The Open University

Introduction to Social Care: Understanding Informal Care

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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The Open University

Introduction to Social Care: What is Social Care?

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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The Open University

Introduction to Social Care: Working in Social Care

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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King's College London

Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice

4.7 (2018 reviews)

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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University of Birmingham

Attention and Autism

4.5 (21 reviews)

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

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Ducere Global Business School & MindUp for Life

The Goldie Hawn Foundation: Mindful Leadership

4.4 (17 reviews)

4 weeks

1 hr per week

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New Scientist & New Scientist Academy

A Beginner’s Guide to Critical and Creative Thinking

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Seeing: How the Brain Creates the Visual World

4.2 (10 reviews)

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Central Queensland University

Understanding and Tackling Adolescent to Parent Violence

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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American Society of Addiction Medicine

The Neurobiology of Addiction

4.6 (20 reviews)

2 weeks

4 hrs per week

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American Society of Addiction Medicine

Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Addiction Treatment

2 weeks

4 hrs per week

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Médecins du Monde & International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD)

Usage de drogues et réduction des risques

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of the West Indies

Key Principles of Palliative Care

4.8 (16 reviews)

3 weeks

4 hrs per week

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University of Aberdeen

Nutrition Science: Food Choice and Behaviour

4.6 (12 reviews)

4 weeks

5 hrs per week

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Missing Children Europe

Understanding and Responding to Children who Run Away from Home and Institutions

4.8 (5 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Glasgow

Supporting young people’s mental wellbeing post-COVID

4.3 (10 reviews)

2 weeks

4 hrs per week

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Central Queensland University

Personal Trainer's Toolkit: Build an Outdoor Fitness Business

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Mental Health Foundation

Body Image and Mental Health in Young People

4.5 (12 reviews)

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Brain, Behaviour, and Dentistry

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

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GI Institute & Fodmap Friendly

IBS Management: The Low FODMAP Diet

4.8 (40 reviews)

10 weeks

1 hr per week

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University of Bath

Good Practice in Autism Education

4.7 (669 reviews)

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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UK Health Security Agency

Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children and Young People

4.5 (1345 reviews)

3 weeks

1 hr per week

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University of Groningen, University of Warsaw, Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society & ACTiSS

Decision Making in a Complex World: Using Computer Simulations to Understand Human Behaviour

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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Into Film & Mental Health Foundation

Mindfulness Through Film

5.0 (7 reviews)

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

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New Scientist & New Scientist Academy

The Science of Sleep and Dreams

4.5 (77 reviews)

3 weeks

2 hrs per week

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King's College London & Birzeit University

Qualitative Research Methods for Mental Health in War and Conflict

4.7 (6 reviews)

4 weeks

5 hrs per week

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University of Liverpool

Psychology and Mental Health: Beyond Nature and Nurture

4.8 (207 reviews)

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Project 39A & Monash University I ELEOS Justice