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The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
by Charmaine Williams- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
This course explores how our understanding of mental health and illness has been influenced by social attitudes and social developments in North America and around the world. 7 Recovery and mental health What is mental health and what causes mental illness? Culture, mental health and mental illness 3 culture and mental health...
Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach
by Dr Richard J Pinder- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
The scope and content of this course has been developed from the ground up by a combined team of academics and practitioners drawing on decades of real-world public health experience as well as deep academic knowledge. Through short video lectures, practitioner interviews and a wide range of interactive activities, learners will be immersed in the world of public health practice....
The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health
by Beth A. Resnick, MPH , Joshua Sharfstein, MD- 4.7
Approx. 5 hours to complete
The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health provides an engaging overview of the incredible accomplishments and promise of the public health field. The first module includes interviews with legendary public health figures whose work led to millions of lives saved with vaccines, air bags and car seats, and the federal Women Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program....
Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2
by Gilbert Burnham, MD , Mija Ververs- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course is a follow-up to Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1, which dealt with changes in disease patterns, access to health care, livelihoods, shelter, sanitary conditions, nutritional status, and other issues. However, the modules from this second course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2 (PHHC2) can be accessed in any order and some can stand alone....
Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit
by Dr Richard J Pinder- 4.5
Approx. 14 hours to complete
The Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit builds on public health thinking (introduced in the previous course) and introduces a variety of core public health approaches (the toolkit) to conceptualising problems, conducting analysis and bringing forward recommendations. In this course we cover health needs assessment, evaluation and public health intelligence-approaches....
Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice
by Keri Althoff, PhD, MPH- 4.7
Approx. 6 hours to complete
Epidemiology in public health practice uses study design and analyses to identify causes in an outbreak situation, guides interventions to improve population health, and evaluates programs and policies. In this course, we'll define the role of the professional epidemiologist as it relates to public health services, functions, and competencies. Common Problems of Routine and Public Health Information Systems...
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
by Sonia Kumar- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
At the same time, there is a growing interest in understanding and enhancing positive mental health and wellbeing; particularly from developments in the fields of positive psychology and mental health promotion. Positive mental health and Psychiatry Essential reading - Mental Health and Wellbeing Yoga and mental health Attachment and mental health...
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Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action
by Marney White- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
This course seeks to heighten understanding of the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with an ultimate goal of learning how to utilize these factors in improving public health efforts. 4 - The Public Health Model and Risk Factor 4 - Mental Health Summary and Results of Study 1...
Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
by Aruna Chandran, MD, MPH- 4.7
Approx. 4 hours to complete
The tools that epidemiologists use are in fact useful for all public health practitioners, including data scientists, program officials, agency leaders, and policymakers. Be conversant in public health history, services, governance, and workforce. Perform numeric estimates to assess public health problems and evaluate the burden of a condition in a population...
Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks
by Emily Gurley, PhD, MPH- 4.8
Approx. 6 hours to complete
Epidemiology is often described as the cornerstone science and public health and public health surveillance is a cornerstone of epidemiology. This course is designed for public health practitioners and anyone who wants to learn more about the basics of public health surveillance. Discuss the role of surveillance within the broader fields of epidemiology and public health...