Mental Health Competency 1
Introductory | Mental Health Literacy
| 1.00 CE Credits | 1 Hour
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About the Course
Mental Health Competency 1 is the introductory course of the Mental Health Ally Series. The main topics include a discussion on the range of mental health challenges, their impact on the community, and an explanation of the dangers of stigma regarding mental health. The course was created using up-to-date statistics from governing bodies and relevant scholarly articles. The instructional design is learner-focused and approachable to individuals with an interest in improving their mental health competency.
NOTE: We recommend completing Mental Health Competency 1 before taking any other Mental Health Ally Series courses.
Estimated Course Length: 1 Hour
Course Includes: 18 sections with components in each section (components consist of a mixed media approach with an animated overview video, a subject matter expert fireside chat, role plays, and a knowledge game).
Companion Videos: 5 companion videos created for enhanced learning on key course topics in Mental Health Competency 1. Over 120 mental health literacy videos on a host of mental health topics.
Downloadable PDFs: 3 downloadable PDFs expanding on relevant course topics
Target Audience: Mental Health and Medical Providers, Healthcare Staff, Employers, Caregivers, Coaches, First Responders, Teachers, Attorneys, and other pertinent professionals
Level of Instruction: Introductory
Prerequisite: None
Instructional Method: Self-paced, interactive, hybrid of audio, text, video, and learning checks
Accessibility Accommodations: Closed captioning of all audio and video components
After completing this course, you will be able to describe and employ the following:
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Discuss the range of severity of mental health issues and identify the impact of stigma towards mental health on individuals, families and communities.
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Describe the various models and contributing risk factors that play a role in the development of mental health disorders.
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Examine your personal values while learning common myths and facts about mental health.
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Course Overview & Introduction (12+ minutes)
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Values (2+ minutes)
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The Numbers (2+ minutes)
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The Cost (2+ minutes)
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Stigma (10+ minutes)
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The Biopsychosocial Model (3+ minutes)
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Risk Factors (2+ minutes)
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Protective Factors (3+ minutes)
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Help and Hope (7+ minutes)
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Knowledge Check (2+ minutes)
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Discussion Summary & Course Outro (3+ minutes)
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