About this course

This short course is a German-Australian collaboration designed in response to the increasing need to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and grasp to recognize, distinguish and react to mental health problems in themselves and others. So, the course is primarily set up for university students and those working in the tertiary education institutions and local community sectors.

By taking this ‘Study, Stress and Mental Health at University’ course, develop a more vivid understanding of what mental health is, and learn how best to recognize and respond to mental health challenges, such as negative thoughts and behaviors, in yourself and others. This course is offered by Curtin University.

Course details:

• Institution: Curtin University
• Provider: EdX
• Language: English
• Subject: Health & Safety
• Price: the course is free with limited access, for full access and shareable certificate you have to pay $49.
• Level: introductory
• Duration: 2 weeks (1-3 hours/week)
• Video transcript: English
• Start date: Available Now
• Free access to this course will expire on: October 8, 2022

Learning objectives

In this course you will:

• Develop a clearer understanding of mental health
• Learn how best to identify and respond to mental health concerns, such as negative thoughts and behaviors, in yourself and others

‘Study, Stress and Mental Health at University’ course syllabus

Module one: Mental fitness

By the completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain what mental health is
• Recognize and explain contributing factors to suicide and poor mental health
• Realize the impact of stress on mental health
• Understand your own mental fitness

Module 2: Cognitive-behavioral strategies to further mental fitness

By the completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain why we worry
• Identify and describe contributing reasons to negative thinking
• Understand how to apply the ABC model

Course benefits

You will receive a certificate which is:

• Official, verified and instructor-signed highlighting your skills and enhancing your job prospect
• Proven motivator_ give yourself an additional incentive to complete this and other online courses.       
• Leading experts from top universities teach this course 
• Easily shareable_ you can share it elsewhere

How to apply?

Interested learners can apply for this course online through the following link.

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