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30-Hours Diploma in Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse

Credit hours

3

Three linked challenges are examined here: suicide, violent behaviour and substance misuse. You will look at causes and risk factors, psychological theories, crisis intervention and prevention strategies, and models of recovery and support. Legal, ethical and confidentiality issues are also covered, making the course valuable awareness for support workers, carers and others in people-facing roles.

What you'll cover

  1. 01Introduction to Mental Health and Its Impact
  2. 02Understanding Suicide: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
  3. 03Identifying and Managing Violent Behavior
  4. 04Substance Abuse: Causes, Effects, and Intervention
  5. 05Psychological Theories of Suicide and Violent Behavior
  6. 06Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Strategies
  7. 07Substance Abuse Recovery and Support Models
  8. 08Legal, Ethical, and Confidentiality Issues in Mental Health

30-Hours Diploma in Mental Health Studies - Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse