Introduction to Mental Health Tools
Start building your toolbox to help a friend, family member, or work colleague. Learn the foundations of mental health practice in our Introduction to Mental Health Tools short course.
PREKURE’s vision is to put prevention at the heart of mental healthcare. To prescribe lifestyle medicine, behavioural therapy and prevention. Not pills.
It is estimated that one in ten globally, and one in five in most Western countries, suffer from some form of mental health disorder. Yet for many, the public health system offers little help. How is it possible that at a time in human history when we have more wealth, more knowledge and more tools than ever before, we are failing to meet the needs of so many people?
We built this course for people who want to be equipped to support a loved one, friend or co-worker who is struggling to be mentally well. The course is designed for anyone to be able to do and you don’t need any background in health. You might be a parent, grandparent, co-worker, employee wellbeing advisor, teacher or caregiver looking for practical solutions to help. Right here and right now.
Module 1: An overview of Stress, Anxiety and Depression
The topics of stress, anxiety and depression are often conflated. It is important to distinguish between these to understand if the person we intend to help is experiencing general life stressors or if it is something more. This module aims to provide an overview of these common issues in mental health and give us a greater understanding of what we can do to help.
Module 2: The Biology of Mental Wellbeing
Now we have an understanding of what stress, depression and anxiety are, it’s time to delve into the inner workings of our brain. Join Professor Grant Schofield as he looks at how the hormones serotonin and glutamate help us function. If you remember back to your high school biology class, hormones are important as they ‘tell us what to do’, they are like little messengers. But what happens when things go awry?
Module 3: Mental Health First Aid
What happens when we need to provide some acute, mental health first aid? This module delves into the topic of mental health first aid. In this module we discuss how we can recognise when people need help, how to have difficult conversations and we introduce the MANERS model of mental health first aid.
Module 4: The Coach Approach to Mental Health
This course equips you with a toolbox of skills and techniques to dip into when appropriate.
We look at a ‘coach approach’ to mental health. We believe good coaching is very powerful and is a great way to help an individual create a better future for themselves and their mental wellbeing.
Module 5: Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health
In this module you’ll learn about nutrition, micronutrients, physical activity, exercise and fitness for mental wellbeing.
We also explore sleep, breathing, the science of cold water immersion and connection with others.
Module 6: ACT-Behaviour Therapy that works
This module introduces ACT behavioural therapy tools and psychological flexibility. Please be aware that this is simply an introduction to this powerful therapy and by completing this module you will not be a trained ACT therapist.
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6 modules
for just $199.00
Approximately 6 hours of training.
Complete at your own pace.
24/7 online access for 12 months.
Example Curriculum
- Module 5: Introduction (3:12)
- Lesson 1: Nutrition & mental wellbeing (25:34)
- Lesson 2: Physical activity for mental wellbeing (8:54)
- Lesson 3: Sleep for mental wellbeing (18:31)
- Lesson 4: Breathing for mental wellbeing (5:14)
- Lesson 5: The science of getting cold (16:18)
- Lesson 6: Connect with others (3:32)
- Module 5. Test
FAQS
Who should do this course?
This course is ideal for mums, grandparents, friends or co-workers of anyone struggling to be mentally well.
It also is relevant for you if you are considering doing our Advanced Certificate in Mental Health and want to get a taste of some of the learning before committing to the full Certificate.
When does the course start and finish?
This course is available for you to start immediately as soon as you enrol with online, 24/7 access.
Can I go at my own pace?
Yes. You can do this course in your own time and at your own pace. The course can easily be completed within four weeks by committing to approximately 3-4 hours of work per week. You do however have up to 12 months to complete your course.
Do I receive any certification for completing the course?
You will receive a PREKURE Certificate of Completion for this course.
Do I have to be a Health Coach or Health Professional to do this course?
No. This course is perfect if you want to upskill for your own benefit. You will learn many tips and tricks that will help you and your loved ones.
Is this a CME endorsed course by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGPs)?
Our courses have been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and have been approved for CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
How do I know this course is credible and contains correct information?
The course is scientifically-based and evidence-informed with full academic references provided for all materials. It is taught by our highly qualified, world-class teaching Faculty with extensive real-world experience. One of our past students says, “By aligning with a professional group like PREKURE, I can reassure my clients that I am using the latest, evidence-based tools and techniques to support them."
Do I get lifetime access to this course?
No. Your PREKURE course content is available for 12 months from the date you enrol. Each module does however come with notes that you can download.