Mental Health Literacy is an online interactive course that provides foundational knowledge of mental illness, recovery-focused practice, and supportive strategies that can help you work with clients in a respectful and effective manner. It aims to increase exercise professionals' mental health literacy: both generally, and with regards to exercise programming.
If you previously purchased the CSEP Mental Health & Exercise Interactive Textbook, you will automatically have access to this content in your CSEP Online Learning Dashboard
This course is a prerequisite for the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™; however, anyone may purchase and take this course even if you don't intend to seek the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™
The course contains knowledge checks, reflection questions, and interactive components. It is divided into 9 chapters:
Introduction
Stigma and Discrimination
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental Illness
Types of Mental Illness
Treatment
Exercise Prescription for Mental Illness
Supportive Strategies
Professional Practice and Ethics
After purchasing this course, it will appear on your CSEP Online Learning Dashboard.
Available in English and French.
Additional Details:
CSEP Members receive <strong>15 professional development credits (PDCs)</strong> for completing this activity.
