COVID-19: Psychological Impact, Wellbeing and Mental Health

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Free Online Course: COVID-19: Psychological Impact, Wellbeing and Mental Health provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3 weeks long, 2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. COVID-19: Psychological Impact, Wellbeing and Mental Health is taught by Carolyn Hodgman.

Overview
  • Improve your understanding of the psychological impact of COVID-19

    The coronavirus pandemic is placing unprecedented mental strain on people around the world. You may be caring for someone vulnerable, struggling with finances, at risk yourself, or even grieving a loved one. All our lives have been affected.

    On this course, you’ll identify the factors specific to COVID-19 that impact our wellbeing and mental health – at an individual, group and societal level.

    You’ll learn helpful strategies and advice on how to deal with the anxiety and uncertainty of COVID-19, cope with its challenges, and ultimately prepare for life after coronavirus.

    This course would be useful for the general public as it considers the issues from a wide range of perspectives. It would benefit mental healthcare service users, carers, families, and health and social care workers, in addition to anyone else impacted by coronavirus across society. It has a special focus on healthcare workforce issues.