Mental Health and Addiction Curriculum

CURRICULUM FOR 6-WEEKS AND 3-MONTHS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STUDY.

• CURRICULUM FOR A 6-WEEKS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STUDY:

  • Week 1: Introduction to Mental Health and Addiction

    • 1. Overview of Mental Health and Addiction: Definition, prevalence, and impact for mental health and addiction.
    • 2. Understanding the Brain and Behavior: Introduction to the brain and behavior, including neurotransmitters and brain function.
    • 3. Mental Health and Addiction: A Public Health Perspective: Study of mental health and addiction as a public health issue.
  • Week 2: Mental Health Foundations

    • 1. Anxiety and Depression: Study of anxiety and depression, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
    • 2. Trauma and Stress: Introduction to trauma and stress, including the impact on mental health.
    • 3. Mental Health and Diversity: Study of mental health and diversity, including cultural competence and sensitivity.
  • Week 3: Addiction Foundations

    • 1. Substance Use and Addiction: Study of substance use and addiction, including types of substances and addiction theories.
    • 2. Addiction and the Brain: Introduction to addiction and the brain, including neurobiology and brain function.
    • 3. Addiction Treatment and Recovery: Study Of addiction treatment and recovery, including evidence-based practices.
  • Week 4: Mental Health and Addiction in Special Populations

    • 1. Mental Health and Addiction in Youth: Study of mental health and addiction in youth, including risk factors and prevention strategies.
    • 2. Mental Health and Addiction in Older Adults: Introduction to mental health and addiction in older adults, including age-related issues.
    • 3. Mental Health and Addiction in Diverse Populations: Study of mental health and addiction in diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and minority communities.
  • Week 5: Treatment and Intervention

    • 1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Introduction to CBT, including principles and techniques.
    • 2. Motivational Interviewing (MI): Study of MI, including principles and techniques.
    • 3. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Introduction to MAT, including principles and techniques.
  • Week 6: Case Studies and Practice

    • 1. Case Studies in Mental Health and Addiction: Analysis of case studies in mental health and addiction.
    • 2. Practice and Application: Practice and application of skills and knowledge in mental health and addiction.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Quizzes and exams
• Practical assignments and projects
• Case study Presentations

• CURRICULUM FOR 3-MONTHS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION:

  Module 1: Foundations of Mental Health and Addiction

  • 1. 1. Introduction to Mental Health and Addiction: Overview of mental health and addiction, including definitions and prevalence.
    2. 2. Mental Health and Addiction Theories: Study of mental health and addiction theories, including biological, psychological, and social models.
    3. 3. Substance Use and Addiction: Study of substance use and addiction, including types of substances and addiction processes.
    4. 4. Mental Health and Addiction in Diverse Populations: Study of mental health and addiction in diverse populations, including cultural competence and sensitivity.

• Module 2: Mental Health Foundations (Weeks 5-8)

  • 1. 1. Anxiety and Depression: Study of anxiety and depression, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
    2. 2. Trauma and Stress: Introduction to trauma and stress, including the impact on mental health.
    3. 3. Mental Health and Wellness: Study of mental health and wellness, including self-care and stress management.
    4. 4. Mental Health and the Brain: Introduction to the brain and mental health, including neurobiology and brain function.

• Module 3: Addiction Foundations

  • 1. 1. Addiction and the Brain: Study of addiction and the brain, including neurobiology and brain function.
    2. 2. Addiction Treatment and Recovery: Study of addiction treatment and recovery, including evidence-based practices.
    3. 3. Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders: Study of addiction and co-occurring disorders, including diagnosis and treatment.
    4. 4. Recovery-Oriented Care: Introduction to recovery-oriented care, including principles and practices.

Practical Applications

• Case Studies in Mental Health and Addiction: Analysis of case studies in mental health and addiction.
• Group Discussions and Role-Playing: Group discussions and role-playing exercises to practice skills and knowledge.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Quizzes and exams
• Practical assignments and projects
• Case study presentations