Diploma in Mental Health is a specialized educational program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the principles of mental health. The program focuses on the fundamentals of mental health, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders, raising awareness and prevention, and developing counseling skills. The content covers concepts of mental health, common psychological disorders, assessment and treatment methods, counseling techniques, and professional ethics. This diploma is considered a foundational qualification for individuals seeking to work in the field of mental health, enhancing their opportunities for employment in healthcare institutions, mental health clinics, and social care centers.
Program Modules
Concept of Mental Health
Indicators of mental health
Key professionals in the field of mental health
Personality and Its Determinants:
Introduction to personality and its definition
Biological determinants of personality
Social determinants of personality
Theories of personality
Psychology of Social and Psychological Adjustment:
Definition and characteristics of adjustment
Barriers to adjustment
Methods of adjustment
Application areas of adjustment
Definition of psychological adjustment
Barriers to adjustment and mental health
Methods of achieving adjustment
Mental Health in Different Contexts:
Family
School
Community
Models of Psychological Disorders:
Neurotic disorders (neurotic anxiety, phobias, hysteria, obsessive-compulsive disorder)
Psychosomatic illnesses
Schizophrenia
Affective disorders
Sleep disorders
Eating disorders
Elimination disorders
Human Needs and Their Relationship to Mental Health:
Definition of needs
Definition of motivation
Classification of needs
Principles of needs fulfillment
This program will be led by experienced professionals in the field.
