The Complete Mental Health Awareness Certification

Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certification Course

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of this course does not qualify you as a professional CBT therapist. It is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about cognitive behavioural therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a popular therapy paradigm that is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems and other causes of psychological distress.

There are many professional opportunities for those with qualifications in this field.

This course provides further information and practical guidance for those who are already familiar with the basic ideas and implementation of CBT and are looking to further extend their knowledge.

You Will Learn:

• The theory behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), its indications and its contraindications.
• The basics of behavioral neuroscience, the link between the nervous system and behavior and how a grounding in this field will help you become a more effective CBT practitioner.
• The key ideas underlying three distinct types of CBT therapy – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Therapy (BT), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) – and an overview of the techniques used by practitioners of each approach.
• How CBT practitioners approach the therapy process and how they make use of materials that guide them in helping their clients make positive changes to their lives.
• How CBT-E, a special type of CBT developed for use in patients with eating disorders, works in treating eating disorder symptoms and preventing relapse.
• How CBT can be used to improve mood in people with depression and why cognitive distortions are the key to understanding depression.
• How CBT provides individuals with a set of skills that help reduce their stress levels and risk of burnout, how it can be used to cure anxiety disorders, and why it is a good treatment option for insomnia.
• Why relationship difficulties are so common, how couples and families become locked in dysfunctional patterns of relating to one another, and how CBT practitioners can help them take a healthier approach to their relationships.
• What is meant by the term “addiction," the factors that maintain an addiction, and how a well-structured CBT programme can break the cycles that keep the addiction going.
• What to consider when embarking on a career as a therapist, including how to choose between the private sector and public sector practice and how to meet your obligations under the law.

Benefits of Taking This Course

• You will learn about the cognitive, emotional, behavioral and neurological aspects of psychological distress.
• You will gain insight into several mental illnesses, including their causes and symptoms. This will be useful if you work, or wish to work, with clients or patients experiencing these problems.
• You will discover how human behavior is governed by external and internal factors, which will help you make sense of other people's behavior both at home and at work.
• Your knowledge of CBT practices will stand you in good stead for a career in the helping and medical professions.
• You can study from any location with an internet connection.
• Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
• Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.
• Obtain a recognized certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.

Anxiety Awareness Certification Course

Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health conditions experienced by thousands of American citizens every year.

While anxiety helps us evaluate our responses to dangers and threats, it can turn into a problem when it becomes the norm rather than the exception. The anxiety awareness course is designed to promote awareness regarding the nature of anxiety, the causes, symptoms and treatments.

Self-awareness plays a crucial role in helping us understand our fears, insecurities and beliefs. In addition, anxiety awareness also empowers you to help loved ones.

The causes, signs and treatments explained in the Anxiety Awareness Course will help you understand the condition in its entirety.

What you will learn in the Anxiety Awareness Course

• The nature of anxiety and why we feel anxious about different events. You will understand how anxiety can help motivate and spur you on to achieve and how a chronic problem can deplete your self-confidence
• There are a lot of connections between modern day lifestyles and anxiety disorders. The fast pace, job pressures and frantic socializing can trigger perennial bouts of anxiety. You will learn to identify common triggers
• There are several causes of anxiety, including psychological, physiological or personal reasons. The treatment for anxiety will vary depending on the cause.
• Different types of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, GERD, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• The different effects of anxiety, including psychological, emotional and physical effects. You will learn how anxiety can progress from a mild and sporadic condition to a chronic or acute condition. You will also learn about the different ways in which anxiety can manifest itself in physical ways
• The causes, symptoms and treatments for GERD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Causes, symptoms and treatments for panic attacks
• The causes, signs and treatments for social anxiety as well as anxiety at work
• How to care for a loved one who suffers from anxiety
• Psychological therapy (CBT) and different medications to manage anxiety
• Alternative treatments for anxiety, including mindfulness practices, yoga, meditation and counselling. You will also learn about how hypnosis can help people help themselves
• The different centers and clinics that offer guidance, assistance and treatments for anxiety

Benefits of taking the Anxiety Awareness Certification course

• Increasing our awareness about anxiety, its causes and effects helps to understand people who suffer from the condition
• Whether it is for yourself or a loved one, you will be in a better position to identify triggers and manage the condition better
• Understanding the nature and effects of anxiety prevents us from trivializing the harrowing experience of another person; we are able to appreciate what they are going through
• We are able to perform better at work without insecurity or worry
• You are able to enjoy higher levels of self-confidence and self-esteem
• By learning how to manage anxiety, you can help yourself and others live a happier, peaceful and more fulfilling life

The Anxiety Awareness course helps you become familiar with different therapies, self-help techniques and holistic treatments that help treat and manage anxiety effectively.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most effective treatments for a wide range of psychological problems.

By helping a client understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact to maintain faulty patterns of thinking, CBT assists them in developing a more constructive approach to problem-solving and life in general.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the theory underlying CBT, the counseling skills that underpin good therapeutic practice and how to implement specific CBT techniques in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other common mental health problems.

You Will Learn:

• What is meant by the term “cognitive behavioral therapy” (CBT) and the underlying principles that guide CBT practitioners.
• How counselling works to promote change and the basic counselling skills every therapist needs to develop.
• How to develop listening skills that promote client disclosure and how to communicate empathy.
• How to help clients identify their irrational beliefs and how the ABC model is used to guide CBT.
• How to formulate a case and plan CBT sessions.
• How to select and implement CBT tools such as journaling, behavioral experiments and challenging maladaptive thoughts.
• How to use CBT techniques to help someone overcome depression and resume engagement with day-to-day life.
• How to use CBT techniques to reduce the impact of a client's anxiety, overcome panic attacks and conquer phobias.
• How thoughts, feelings and behaviors cause and maintain insomnia, and how CBT can help a client resume a normal sleeping pattern.
• An overview of two therapies based on CBT – Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) – and the client populations most likely to benefit from them.

Benefits Of Taking This Course

• You will learn how CBT and psychotherapy in general work to alleviate mental distress.
• You will gain insight into a number of common mental health conditions, which is useful for anyone working in, or looking to work in, a caring profession.
• You will discover how faulty cognition and maladaptive behaviors maintain mental distress, which will enable you to help yourself and others adopt more effective coping methods.
• Your knowledge will give you the confidence to decide whether a career as a CBT therapist is right for you.
• You can study from any location with an internet connection.
• Learn the material at any time and at your own pace.
• Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines.

Introduction to the Depression Awareness Certification

The Depression Awareness Certification course will give students the opportunity to learn about this common condition. The course is filled with information that is not only appropriate for those who have depression and want to learn more about it, but also for those who know or love people with depression, and how their loved ones can best be helped.

This is also an excellent course for anyone who is interested in getting into the counselling or psychology field.

Depression is not easy to treat, and there are a number of methods that can be attempted after a diagnosis has been made. This course explains all of the traditional treatments for depression, as well as alternative and self-help treatments.

Additionally, the course explains the different types of depression, how depression affects one's life, and what events or actions might trigger depression.

This course is an online training course that allows students to study when it is convenient for them. Many who take this course remain working their full time job, which allows them to not only achieve the goal of learning more about depression, but also allows them to stay on top of their responsibilities.

Those who take the depression course can access the material from any device that can connect to the internet, and online support is available during the training.

When completing the course, you will take a test, and upon passing, will receive a certification that can be printed at home. We can also send a copy of the certification to you for a fee.

What You Will Learn

The depression awareness certification course has been created to give people a full overview of this condition. The information learned in the course will help in both personal and professional situations. This course covers:

• An introduction to depression
• The causes of depression
• Depression myths
• The symptoms of depression, including social, physical and psychological
• The different types of depression
• How to help someone with depression
• Traditional depression treatments
• Alternative depression treatments
• Self-help for depression
• How to identify the triggers of depression
• Lifestyle changes that can benefit depression
• Life after depression
• Resources to help one cope with depression

Benefits of the Depression Awareness Certification Course

There are several benefits of completing the depression course online. These are:

• The opportunity to study wherever you wish and at any time, even at home, after work or in your lunch break.
• The option to study at a pace that is easy for you, as there is no set time limit for the course.
• The ability to study from any device that connects to the internet, including tablets, cell phones and computers.
• A course structure that is easy to understand, thanks to the small modules.
• Available online support, when required.
• A full, detailed syllabus, which ensures that you get all of the knowledge required to understand depression and to support those who have depression. This can be used in both your professional and personal life.
• Improving work and volunteer prospects, especially when working in the psychological field.
• Affordable pricing.
• A certification that is recognized in the industry.

Mental Health Awareness Certification

According to the mental health charity Mind, one in four adults experience a mental health problem every year and one in six experience a mental health issue each week.

These issues affect people from all walks of life – no one is immune to psychological distress.

Although mental illness is relatively common, sufferers often feel too ashamed to seek help. In some cases, this can have devastating consequences – mental illness diminishes an individual's quality of life and can even result in suicide.

Fortunately, simply being aware of the signs, causes and treatment can create a safe environment – whether at home or in the workplace – whereby people feel as though they can talk about their problems and access appropriate interventions.

This course will provide you with an introduction to the concept of mental illness, the signs and symptoms of the most common mental illnesses and how mental distress can be successfully managed.

You Will Learn:

• What is meant by the terms “mental health” and “mental illness”, how psychological distress manifests itself and how mental illness impacts a person's life.
• The main symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
• The symptoms of schizophrenia, the truth behind common misconceptions surrounding this illness and the nature and impact of psychosis.
• How medication and talk-based therapies are used in the treatment and management of mental illness, and why some people with mental illness need to stay in hospital on an inpatient basis.
• How and why people self-harm, the nature of suicidal thoughts and how to help someone who is contemplating ending their own life. 

Benefits Of Taking This Course:

• You will be in a position to support those experiencing mental illness or psychological distress, both at home and in the workplace.
• If you are interested in a career supporting those with psychiatric difficulties, this course will provide you with a useful overview of the most common mental health topics.
• If you work in an HR or management role, this course will provide you with the skills you need to support employees with mental health problems.
• If you are interested in psychology, this course will give you an insight into the various forms mental illness can take and how it is treated.
• This course will provide you with background information that will help you make sense of public policy issues relating to mental health.

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 30 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.