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Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

33 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • List traits and characteristics of psychological development from childhood to adulthood

  • Identify the theoretical approaches and applications to mental health care

  • Discuss impaired mental health and behavioral signs and symptoms

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This course is part of the Mental Health Care Fundamentals Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

The Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders course delves into the critical stages of human development and associated challenges across the lifespan through three lessons at a beginner level.

In the Childhood Development, Difficulties, and Disorders lesson, students explore the foundational stages of childhood development, key milestones, and common developmental difficulties. This lesson covers a range of childhood disorders, offering insights into early identification and intervention strategies to support optimal growth and well-being. In the second lesson, Adolescent Development, Difficulties, and Disorders, students examine the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges unique to adolescence. The final lesson covers Adult Development, Challenges, Disorders, and Aging. This lesson guides students to investigate ongoing changes and challenges experienced throughout adulthood, including psychological and physical aspects of aging. In this course, students will gain a deep understanding of developmental stages, difficulties, and disorders to enhance their practice and support individuals across the lifespan.

This module explores the foundational stages of childhood development, key milestones, and common developmental difficulties. Additionally, this module also covers a range of childhood disorders, offering insights into early identification and intervention strategies to support optimal growth and well-being.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

5 videosβ€’Total 28 minutes
  • Lesson 1 - Industry Insightβ€’5 minutes
  • Lesson 1 - Introduction and Objectivesβ€’2 minutes
  • Developmental Periodsβ€’5 minutes
  • Environmental Difficultiesβ€’15 minutes
  • Lesson 1 - Reviewβ€’1 minute
1 readingβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Course Introductionβ€’30 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Lesson 1 - Quizβ€’30 minutes
3 pluginsβ€’Total 45 minutes
  • Lesson 1 - Key Termsβ€’15 minutes
  • Developmental Difficultiesβ€’15 minutes
  • Navigating Developmental Difficultiesβ€’15 minutes

This module examines the complex transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing on the developmental, emotional, and psychological challenges unique to adolescence.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment3 plugins

4 videosβ€’Total 26 minutes
  • Lesson 2 - Introduction and Objectivesβ€’3 minutes
  • Mental Health Disorders Part 1β€’11 minutes
  • Mental Health Disorders Part 2β€’10 minutes
  • Lesson 2 - Reviewβ€’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Lesson 2 - Quizβ€’30 minutes
3 pluginsβ€’Total 45 minutes
  • Lesson 2 - Key Termsβ€’15 minutes
  • Growth and Developmentβ€’15 minutes
  • Caring for the Client with ADHDβ€’15 minutes

This module investigates ongoing changes and challenges experienced throughout adulthood, including psychological and physical aspects of aging.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review4 plugins

5 videosβ€’Total 36 minutes
  • Lesson 3 - Industry Insightβ€’4 minutes
  • Lesson 3 - Introduction and Objectives β€’2 minutes
  • Growth and Developmentβ€’8 minutes
  • Aging and Mental Healthβ€’20 minutes
  • Lesson 3 - Reviewβ€’2 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Project Instructionsβ€’15 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Lesson 3 - Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 peer reviewβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Case Scenariosβ€’60 minutes
4 pluginsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Lesson 3 - Key Termsβ€’15 minutes
  • Mental Health Challengesβ€’15 minutes
  • Cognitive Changes and Managementβ€’15 minutes
  • Interacting with a Patient with Alzheimer's β€’15 minutes

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I have a lot of knowledge on this subject yet I still learned a few things that I did not know! Great course!

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