Mental health courses
Introduction to Mental health
Demand for mental health services is at an all-time high in Australia. The industry is crying out for more specialists who can make a difference—specialists like nurses, counsellors, advocates and policy makers.
With the right mental health qualification, you could answer that call.
Study mental health online through Open Universities Australia, and explore rewarding opportunities in nursing, community care, education or law enforcement.
We’re here to help you compare flexible study options from across the country and enrol with the university of your choice.
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Mental health study FAQs
What do you learn in a mental health course?
Online mental health courses cover a range of topics, so what you learn will depend on the qualification you choose.
If you’re yet to start your career, then we recommend exploring an undergraduate counselling or psychology course, where you can build your foundational knowledge.
If you already work in your field and you want to become a mental health specialist, you can focus on an area like:
- Counselling and mental health first aid
- Mental health nursing
- Mental health leadership
- Research and policy
- Forensic mental health
- Mental health for educators
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