Many people are motivated to work in Mental Health because they want to be of service to individuals and communities. Fortunately, there are jobs in Mental Health at all levels of education to make this possible! Job titles held by Mental Health learners include Children’s Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice Therapist, Family Therapist, Marriage Therapist, Addiction and Recovery Specialist, Special Education Teacher, Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatrist, and many other roles that are concerned with psychological health and well-being.

Courses on Mental Health offered through Coursera explore the basics of psychological well-being and illness, and how they have been influenced by various societal attitudes and developments. Courses reveal different ways of providing psychological relief; the phenomenon of Positive Psychology; the effects of cannabis on anxiety; the facts behind our anxiety responses; how to best manage news consumption; the effects of isolation; and more.

These courses provide practical applications for Mental Health concepts through videos, lectures, practice exercises, opportunities to explore our own psychological reactions, and interactive discussions.