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Psychiatry Courses

Psychiatry courses can help you learn diagnostic criteria, therapeutic techniques, and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. You can build skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and effective communication with clients and their families. Many courses introduce tools like psychological assessment instruments and electronic health record systems, that support tracking patient progress and managing treatment plans.


Popular Psychiatry Courses and Certifications


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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Treatment Planning, Pediatrics, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation

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    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

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    University of Geneva

    Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, School Psychology, Overcoming Obstacles, Behavioral Management, Human Development, Family Support, Personal Development, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Organizational Skills, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Support and Services, Psychotherapy, Working With Children

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Mindfulness

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    217 reviews

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Decision Making, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Scientific Methods

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Functional Behavior Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavioral Management, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Psychiatry, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Internal Medicine, Injury Prevention, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Accident Prevention, General Medicine, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pediatrics, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy, Chronic Diseases, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric Assessments, Child Development, Working With Children, Precision Medicine, Psychological Evaluations, Public Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

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    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving, Health Promotion

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

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

  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo
  • Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease: University of Minnesota
  • Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges: University of Geneva
  • Mentaliser : de la théorie à l’intervention clinique: University of Geneva
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated: Universidad de Palermo
  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
  • Entendiendo la depresión a lo largo del ciclo vital: Universidad de los Andes

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