Mental health courses

Support mental wellness and help others.

Study towards a fulfilling career in mental health services. Work in a fast-growing industry in a range of employment settings, from health care organisations to research or policy.

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Undergraduate TAS-PSY303-2022

Mental Health Intervention Skills

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Undergraduate MAQ-PSYX2224-2022

Psychology, Health and Wellbeing

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Postgraduate GRF-CCJ749-2022

Risk Assessment and Management in Forensic Mental Health

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Undergraduate TAS-PSY223-2022

Health and Psychological Wellbeing

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