Foundations of International Psychiatry

What are some of the skills required when interviewing patients? What information is required when taking a patient history orcompleting a mental state examination? These are just some of the questions you’ll seek answers to as you work through the course material.

Mental health is an important public issue across the world, and the role of the psychiatrist is crucial in helping to address these.

This course aims to give you a more nuanced understanding of the role of a psychiatrist, developing clinical skills and therapeutic relationships. Understanding the impact of mental illness in society and ethics in medicine are some of the key themes central to this course.

This course is designed to provide essential background knowledge and practical skills that apply to any mental health clinical setting.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Course introduction & communication
Week 2
Clinical skills
Week 3
Mental state examination
Week 4
The Biopsychosocial Model
Week 5
Psychiatry in Society

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Very good at reinforcing the basics of a psychiatric assessment, and gives a broad understanding of issues in international psychiatry. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable and useful course

comprehensive and useful. i wish there is more content and videos

Thank you so much for the learnings dear doctors!~ <3

Learnt History Taking, MSE, and cultural impact which is helpful in various diagnoses. Thank you.