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    Study psychiatry for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Learn about psychiatric assessment, therapies, and medication management.

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Resilience, Community Mental Health Services, Positivity, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Development, Clinical Psychology, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Creativity, Relationship Building, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      The science of mind and decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Teaching, Neurology, Instructional Strategies, Decision Making, Student Engagement, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Empathy, Special Education, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Child Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy

      4.6
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Stress Management, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Pharmacotherapy, Social Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Clinical Psychology, Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Psychiatry, Child Development, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.9
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      32K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Schizophrenia

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Neurology, Psychological Evaluations, Biology, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Crisis Intervention, Triage, Psychological Evaluations, Rapport Building, First Aid, Emergency Services, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Pharmacotherapy, Care Coordination, Psychotherapy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Psychosis

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychology, Research, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Therapies, Learning Theory, Experimentation, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular psychiatry courses

    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
    • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: American Psychological Association
    • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Psychiatry

    Psychiatry is the branch of medicine dealing with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It entails diagnosing and treating these disorders to improve health in these areas, with methods including hospitalization, psychotherapy, medication, support groups, and other psychiatric interventions.

    According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 1 in 25 adults in America live with a serious mental illness. Psychiatry is important for learners interested in treating mental health problems through a holistic understanding of the physical, mental, social, and behavioral aspects.‎

    Learners interested in becoming Psychiatrists will need to go through medical school. However, anyone interested in working with Psychiatrists or under the umbrella of mental health can enjoy various options for careers, including Clinical or Counseling Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and many others.‎

    Courses on Psychiatry offered through Coursera provide learners with knowledge on different aspects of good mental health; the causes, treatments, and ways to seek help for mental disorders; the skills that apply to mental health clinical settings; and more.

    Lessons on Psychiatry are taught by professors of Psychiatry from major universities, and are administered via video lectures, readings, quizzes, practical application scenarios, and more.‎

    The skills and experience you need to have before studying psychiatry include the need to feel empathy and compassion towards others and a basic understanding of how disorders can be treated using medicine management. One of the most important skills needed to study psychiatry is the ability to listen to and observe others so you can gain trust and establish rapport with patients and clients in need of psychiatric services. If you have the experience of working in trauma or emergencies, you may already have the foundation you need to learn more about the psychiatric support of patients in need of crisis intervention.‎

    The kind of person best suited to learn psychiatry is one who is perceptive to other people’s needs, emotions, and feelings. However, people who may prefer to learn psychiatry may be more interested in treating mental illness or challenging behaviors with a more clinical, medicinal approach than would a psychologist or therapist. So, a person who is best suited to learn psychiatry may have a deeper interest in focusing on medicinal and pharmacologic treatments for patients. Another type of person who may find the study of psychiatry relevant is someone who wants to learn how global social factors, attitudes, and developments promote mental health or influence the onset of mental illness.‎

    Learning psychiatry may be right for you if you want to combine an understanding of helping others and medicine management. There are many avenues of medicine management in psychiatry. If you are interested in learning about new medical treatments, the biological aspects of a patient’s behavior, and how to manage a patient’s progress with various medications, learning psychiatry may be right for you. Studying psychiatry is also beneficial for you if you would like to learn about various psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and major depression, and how to control them through medication management. If you are interested in learning more about the emerging discipline of medical cannabis for pain control, learning psychiatry may be important for you. Also, if you plan to work in the addiction field, learning psychiatry is important to learn because it will give you the foundation of understanding addiction identification and evidence-based treatments.‎

    Online Psychiatry courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Psychiatry skills. Choose from a wide range of Psychiatry courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Psychiatry, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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