Mental health courses can help you learn about psychological theories, emotional well-being strategies, and the impact of mental health on daily life. You can build skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and developing coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety. Many courses introduce tools such as mindfulness apps, cognitive behavioral techniques, and assessment frameworks to support mental health practices and enhance personal resilience.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Active Listening, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Respiratory Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Pediatric Nursing, Family Support, Cardiology, Clinical Assessment, Pediatrics, Patient Observation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Human Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Learning Theory, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Mental Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Data Management, Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Data Sharing, Health Informatics, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Patient Transport, Patient Observation, Blood Pressure, Dignity in Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months