Intern Diploma Course in Mental Health — (12 Months)

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About Course

The Diploma Course in Mental Health at Mind Smile Counselling Institute is an intensive, advanced-level program designed for aspiring psychologists, counselors, and healthcare professionals. Moving beyond basic mental health awareness, this diploma provides a deep dive into clinical psychopathology, advanced therapeutic modalities (like CBT, DBT, and REBT), and the management of complex psychiatric disorders.

Participants will learn how to conduct comprehensive clinical interviews, manage severe crises (such as complex trauma, PTSD, and suicidality), and formulate evidence-based treatment plans. This program bridges the gap between theoretical psychology and practical clinical application, equipping you with the professional expertise, ethical grounding, and therapeutic skills required to transform lives and advocate for global mental health.

✅ Advanced understanding of child, adolescent, and developmental psychology.
✅ How to assess and manage complex behavioral issues like severe aggression, defiance, and screen addiction.
✅ Professional strategies for supporting neurodivergent children (including ADHD, ASD, and Learning Disabilities).
✅ Techniques to resolve complex family dynamics, co-parenting conflicts, and generational gaps.
✅ How to conduct structured and professional counseling sessions from initial intake to termination.
✅ Ethical guidelines, legal boundaries, and self-care strategies for clinical practice.

Course Content

Module 1: Advanced Psychopathology & Clinical Diagnosis

Introduction to the DSM-5 and ICD-11 Frameworks
Deep Dive into Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder & Bipolar
Understanding Psychotic Disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia)
Personality Disorders: Cluster A, B, and C Breakdown

Module 2: Advanced Therapeutic Modalities

Module 3: Trauma, PTSD, and Crisis Intervention

Module 4: Addiction Psychopharmacology & Rehabilitation

Module 5: Specialized Mental Health Areas

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Intern Diploma Course in Mental Health — (12 Months)

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Course Content

Module 1: Advanced Psychopathology & Clinical Diagnosis

Introduction to the DSM-5 and ICD-11 Frameworks

Deep Dive into Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder & Bipolar

Understanding Psychotic Disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia)

Personality Disorders: Cluster A, B, and C Breakdown

Module 2: Advanced Therapeutic Modalities

Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques

Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Application

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Basics

Module 3: Trauma, PTSD, and Crisis Intervention

The Neurobiology of Trauma and the Body’s Response

Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders

Grief Therapy and Bereavement Counseling

Suicide Risk Assessment and Emergency Crisis Management

Module 4: Addiction Psychopharmacology & Rehabilitation

The Neuroscience of Addiction and Substance Abuse

Dual Diagnosis: Managing Addiction with Co-occurring Disorders

Behavioral Addictions (Gambling, Gaming, and Severe Screen Addiction)

Relapse Prevention and Rehabilitation Strategies

Module 5: Specialized Mental Health Areas

Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Basics

Geriatric Mental Health: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Aging

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Illness Anxiety

Workplace Mental Health and Severe Burnout Recovery