Mental Health Courses
PREKURE’s mental health courses are at the cutting edge of the very latest science in preventative lifestyle medicine for mental health. Whether you’re a health professional looking for mental health CPD courses, you’d like to upskill as a Mental Health Coach with a comprehensive mental health program, or you’re looking for a mental health first aid course to support loved ones experiencing a mental health challenge.
Our mental health training online courses are university-level and offer unparalleled knowledge, skills, and expertise, along with all the support you need to make a real difference and help others thrive.
- Upskill in the latest preventative health and lifestyle medicine for mental health
- University-level mental health courses from recognised world experts and academics
- Online 24/7, be free to study in your own time, at your own pace
Mental Health Courses
Your Mental Health Toolbox
Start building your toolbox to help others. Learn the foundations of mental health first aid and mental health practice to support a loved one, friend or co-worker.
$199
PK301: Mental Health Practice
Learn the foundations of mental health epidemiology and understand the Health Coach’s scope of practice when working in Mental Health.
$579
PK302: Brain Biology and Neuroscience
Delve into the human brain structure and function, including the latest research in gut-brain connection and the role that glutamate excitotoxicity plays in mental wellbeing.
$579
PK303: ACT – Behaviour Therapy Tools
Learn about a powerful third wave behavioural therapy known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and gain the practical know-how to help your clients using ACT tools.
$579
PK304: Substance Misuse and Addictions
Understand substance misuse and addictions, the neuroscience behind drug reward and addiction and how best to support those affected.
$579
PK305: Advanced Lifestyle Medicine
Discover how nutrition, exercise, sleep, thermo-therapies and breathing techniques can help improve your client’s mental wellbeing.
$579
Short Course
PK306: Psychological Injury and Trauma
Learn about psychological injury, mental health first aid, as well as the importance of post-traumatic growth and how to facilitate this in coaching sessions.
| $579 |
A truly world class faculty of leading academics, coaches and clinicians
Prof Julia Rucklidge
Prof Clinical Psychology
Prof Clinical Psychology at University of Canterbury. World leading mental health & nutrition researcher. Co-author The Better Brain; TEDx & edX speaker.
Sophia Dawson
Registered Psychologist
Sophia has a passion for nutritional psychology and holistic wellbeing. She is the founder of Bloomers Psychology where her primary therapeutic modality is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr Desiree Dickerson
Neuroscientist
Neuroscientist & Clinical Psychologist with a doctorate in the neuro-development of mental health disorders.
Paul Taylor
Neuroscientist
Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and Neuroscientist. Undertaking his PhD in Applied Psychology.
Prof Grant Schofield
Professor Public Health
Distinguished expert in human potential and performance. Co-Director of the Centre for Human Potential at Auckland University of Technology, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Education, author and PREKURE Chief Science Officer.
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Would you like to talk about your options studying mental health and wellbeing? Book a free discovery call with a PREKURE Health & Career Coach today.
PREKURE provides training in the theory and practice of lifestyle medicine for mild to medium mental health challenges. We cannot provide personalised medical advice. If you or your loved ones require personal medical advice, or suffer from moderate to severe mental ill-health, then we recommend you consult a registered health practitioner (GP, Registered Psychologist).
Need help now?
- In New Zealand: If life is in danger, call 111 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor or access other Helplines and Support here
- In Australia: If life is in danger, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. Or call 13 11 14 (Lifeline), 1300 22 4636 (Beyond Blue), or call 1300 659 467 (Suicide Call Back Service).