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Gender Responsive Mental Health Care

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This short online course provides an introduction to Gender-Responsive Mental Health Care. It will help you develop foundational knowledge of how sex and gender shapes mental health experiences, treatment, and outcomes, supporting your work in gender-responsive mental health care.

This course is FREE until 31 Dec 2024.

This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which gender impacts mental health. Designed to build foundational knowledge, it explores the influence of gender on mental health experiences, the role of biological and social determinants, and the principles of gender-responsive practice.

Course objectives

By completing this course, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of:

  • The differences between biomedical and social models of mental health, with a focus on gender’s role in shaping diagnosis and care.
  • How gender-based violence impacts mental health, influencing diagnosis, treatment, and care experiences.
  • The social and biological factors affecting the mental health of women and gender-diverse individuals across the life course.
  • Key principles of gender-responsive practice, including trauma-informed care, the importance of lived experiences, and applying an intersectional approach.

Course Structure

The course includes self-paced modules featuring interactive content, knowledge checkpoints, and optional further reading.

Time and Assessment

The course will take approximately 2 hours in total and can be completed at your own pace. The course does not include a formal assessment, but knowledge checks will guide you through the material.

Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for CPD records.

Why do this Course?

Gain foundational knowledge that supports both practice and advocacy for gender-equitable mental health care. This course is especially relevant for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of gender’s role in mental health and to apply gender-responsive principles in their work.

Target audience

This course is ideal for mental health practitioners, health service managers, and leaders committed to fostering high-quality, gender equitable mental health care for all.

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