American Psychological Association

Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress Specialization

American Psychological Association

Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress Specialization

Optimize Mental Health: Mood, Stress, and Habits. Learn the diagnostic criteria for mood, eating, and sleep disorders while developing evidence-based strategies to manage stress.

Kyle Smith
Mike Stadler, PhD

Instructors: Kyle Smith

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Beginner level

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12 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify the diagnostic criteria and treatment paths for major depression, bipolar I & II, dysthymia, and peripartum depression.

  • Analyze the physiological impact of stress and learn proven techniques to transform "surviving" into "thriving."

  • Understand the mechanics of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, alongside the vital stages of the sleep cycle and how rest impacts recovery.

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February 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

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Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Mental Health
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Category: Psychology
Category: Demography
Category: Pharmacotherapy
Category: Psychiatry
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Pharmacology
Category: Clinical Psychology
Category: Psychiatric Assessments
Category: Psychotherapy

What you'll learn

  • Describe approaches to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

  • Describe the functions, stages, and methods of measuring sleep, and explain how sleep-wake disorders are classified and diagnosed.

  • Describe approaches to the treatment of sleep-wake disorders.

Less Stress, Better Health

Less Stress, Better Health

Course 3 14 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the nature of stress and identify its common causes and symptoms.

  • Describe the psychological, social, and physiological consequences of stress.

  • Explain how to effectively cope with stressors and prepare yourself to be able to grow after a stressor

Skills you'll gain

Category: Stress Management
Category: Psychology
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Physiology
Category: Resilience
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Category: Mental Health
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Category: Scientific Methods
Category: Social Skills

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Kyle Smith
American Psychological Association
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