Self-Directed Online Course
“I completed the online course by Dr Stubbs and was astounded by the depth of high-quality information. Being able to learn at my own pace, from such a prestigious leader has been game changing for my job when I support people with their mental health”
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Is this course for you?
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Are you interested in looking at holistic ways to support people’s mental health?
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Do you have an interest in exercise & mental health but lack confidence in the area?
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Do you want to learn the essentials of exercise and mental health at your own pace?
​If so, the self-directed online course provides you with knowledge and skills to support people with their mental health through exercise.
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What will it cover?
This course will cover the latest cutting-edge science and its applications in the following areas:
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What is physical activity and how is this different from exercise?
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How much exercise should people do and does the type matter?
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What factors should I consider when developing an exercise program for someone’s mental health?
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What is the evidence and application for people with depression, anxiety and stress related disorders, serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia spectrum, eating disorders
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When is exercise not suitable?
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What motivation and behaviour strategies can I use?
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What is the broader role of lifestyle psychiatry (e.g. nutrition, reducing harmful substance) in supporting people with mental illness?
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How can I measure what matters and show my interventions are working?
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Importantly, this training focuses on critical thinking around the evidence and how this can be applied through many case studies.