Mental Health & Psychology Courses

Master comprehensive psychology and mental health knowledge for professional counseling careers, therapeutic practice, and evidence-based mental health support across diverse populations and treatment settings. Study foundational psychology including cognitive psychology, behavioral psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, and abnormal psychology for understanding human behavior, mental processes, and psychological disorders. Learn therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches, and family systems therapy with practical application techniques and session management skills. Develop counseling skills including active listening, empathetic communication, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and therapeutic relationship building for effective client support and mental health treatment. Master mental health assessment including psychological testing, diagnostic interviewing, risk assessment, treatment planning, and progress monitoring using evidence-based assessment tools and clinical documentation. Study specific mental health conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, and personality disorders with their symptoms, treatment approaches, and recovery strategies. Learn group therapy facilitation, family counseling techniques, and couples therapy approaches for diverse therapeutic modalities and client populations. Understand trauma-informed care including trauma recognition, secondary trauma prevention, resilience building, and specialized trauma treatment approaches for supporting trauma survivors effectively. Develop cultural competency including multicultural counseling, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, and addressing social justice issues in mental health practice for inclusive and effective treatment. Master professional ethics including confidentiality, boundaries, informed consent, and ethical decision-making frameworks for responsible therapeutic practice and client protection. Study neuroscience of mental health including brain function, neuroplasticity, psychopharmacology basics, and biological factors in mental health for comprehensive treatment understanding. Learn research methods in psychology including statistical analysis, research design, and evidence-based practice integration for contributing to psychological knowledge and treatment effectiveness. Prepare for careers as licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, school counselor, substance abuse counselor, or graduate psychology programs with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical counseling skills.