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Certificate of Psychology (Mental Health)

If you want to deepen your understanding of mental health and the assessment and treatment methods for people with psychological disorders, this course is ideal professional development for you.
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Certificate of Psychology (Mental Health)

If you want to deepen your understanding of mental health and the assessment and treatment methods for people with psychological disorders, this course is ideal professional development for you.

The Certificate of Psychology (Mental Health) is an online professional development course that explores mental health, its historical foundations, and modern diagnostic, assessment, and treatment approaches.

In this online psychology course, you will gain insights into childhood and adolescent mental health disorders, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. You will learn about evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapy.

You will also develop an understanding of cognitive and neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, focusing on risk factors, early detection, and management strategies. Additionally, you will study mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance-related disorders, gender dysphoria, and eating, sleeping, and somatic disorders. You will also learn about treatment options and how to reduce societal stigma and promote inclusion.

On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of mental health and assessment and treatment options to support people with psychological disorders.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Certificate of Psychology (Mental Health)

Unit 1 – Foundations of Mental Health

  • What is mental health?
  • Historical perspectives on mental health
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
  • Research methods in psychology and mental health

Unit 2 – Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Conduct Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorders
  • Depression in young people
  • Anxiety in young people
  • Treatments and interventions
  • Evidence-based therapeutic approaches for youth
  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused CBT
  • Family-Based Interventions
  • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques

Unit 3 – Cognitive and Neurocognitive Disorders

  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Neurocognitive disorders
  • Risk factors and causes
  • Management and treatment
  • Causes and progression
  • Early detection strategies
  • Interventions for early stages
  • Barriers to early detection

Unit 4 – Mood and Anxiety Disorders

  • Depressive disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar I Disorder
  • Bipolar II Disorder
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Treatments and interventions
  • Support systems and psychoeducation

Unit 5 – Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

  • What are psychotic disorders?
  • Types of psychotic disorders
  • Causes and risk factors
  • Recognising the symptoms of schizophrenia
  • Negative symptoms
  • Positive symptoms
  • Genetic factors
  • Environmental and social factors
  • Developmental and psychological factors
  • Treatment options: medication and psychosocial
  • Reducing stigma
  • Promoting societal inclusion

Unit 6 – Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

  • Substance use
  • Substance dependence
  • Substance addition
  • Risk factors for dependence and addiction
  • Effects of alcohol, prescription medications and illicit drugs
  • Risk factors and triggers for addiction
  • Evidence-based prevention
  • Evidence-based treatment

Unit 7 – Personality Disorders

  • Overview of personality disorders
  • Definitions and core features
  • Categories of personality disorders
  • Paranoid Personality Disorder
  • Schizoid Personality Disorder
  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
  • Understanding psychopathy
  • Understanding sociopathy
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Impulse control disorders
  • Managing compulsive behaviours

Unit 8 – Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health

  • Sexual dysfunctions and their psychological impact
  • Causes, treatments and support
  • Understanding paraphilias
  • Causes and risk factors
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Gender identity
  • Support and treatment options

Unit 9 – Eating and Sleeping Disorders

  • Eating disorders
  • Anorexia
  • Bulimia
  • Binge eating
  • Other eating disorders
  • The psychology of obesity
  • Compulsive eating behaviours
  • Common sleep disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Narcolepsy

Unit 10 – Somatic Symptoms and Other Disorders

  • Somatic Symptom Disorder
  • Illness anxiety disorder
  • Treatment options
  • Challenges in diagnosis and treatment
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Conversion
  • Factitious disorders
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

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Certificate of Psychology (Mental Health)
March 2026
Studying with Australian Online Courses was a positive experience. It was easy to navigate through the website and log in portal, and found the course had a good, adequate about of information to gain the knowledge need to complete the course.
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Blanchetown, SA
Certificate of Psychology (Mental Health)
November 2025
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