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Mental Health Basics: Conditions & Treatment (2026)
Understand mental health conditions, treatment options, crisis care, and how to get the right support.
Created byDr. Claudine Jones-Bourne
Last updated 7/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
- Identify when mental health concerns may require professional support, urgent evaluation, or crisis intervention.
- Understand the differences between therapy, psychiatry, medication management, emergency care, and inpatient treatment.
- Know what to expect when starting therapy or psychiatric medication, including how to ask informed questions and advocate for your needs.
- Learn how to support a loved one who may be struggling with a mental health condition or crisis.
- Create a practical plan for finding appropriate mental health resources, navigating insurance and referrals, and taking the next step toward care.
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Course content
4 sections • 34 lectures • 5h 10m total length
Requirements
- No prior mental health education or clinical experience is required. This course is designed for beginners, including individuals seeking support for themselves, family members, caregivers, students, and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options. Learners should have access to the internet and a device that can stream video lessons and download course resources. An open mind and willingness to reflect on mental health topics are encouraged.
Description
Mental health can feel confusing—especially when you are trying to understand your own symptoms, support someone you love, or decide whether it may be time to seek help.
Mental Health Basics: Conditions & Treatment is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to make mental health information easier to understand and apply in real life. Led by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. JB, this course explores common mental health conditions, what symptoms may look like, when professional support may be helpful, and what to expect from different types of care.
This course has been refreshed for 2026. Many lectures have been updated with newly recorded videos and will be clearly identified throughout the curriculum. The updated course will also include new quizzes, expanded references, and interactive learning elements to help reinforce key concepts and support a more engaging learning experience.
You will learn about conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders. The course also explains therapy, psychiatric medication, crisis services, emergency department evaluations, and inpatient treatment. This information can help you better understand the options available and feel more prepared to ask questions, advocate for yourself, or support a loved one.
This course is intended for anyone who wants a clearer foundation in mental health, including individuals seeking support, family members, caregivers, students, and community members. No clinical background is required.
The goal of this course is not to replace individualized medical care or provide a diagnosis. Instead, it aims to reduce confusion, stigma, and delays in seeking help by providing practical information about when support may be needed and what the path to mental health care may look like.
The information presented in this course is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content reflects my own educational perspectives and does not represent the views, policies, or positions of any employer, organization, professional affiliation, or association with which I am connected.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone who wants a clearer, more practical understanding of mental health and how to get help. It is especially helpful for individuals who are concerned about their own symptoms, supporting a loved one, navigating a new diagnosis, considering therapy or medication, or trying to understand what happens during a mental health crisis. The course is also valuable for parents, partners, caregivers, students, educators, and community members who want to feel more informed, less overwhelmed, and better prepared to recognize when support may be needed. No clinical background is required. This is an educational course designed to make mental health information more approachable, practical, and easier to navigate.