The 4 R’s of Mental Health Support©
Course Type: Faith Based
Course Access: Lifetime
Course Format: Online
Objectives
You Will Learn:
- The difference between mental health, mental distress, and mental health conditions.
- How to recognize changes in thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and daily functioning that may indicate someone is struggling.
- When and how to refer someone to appropriate professional, crisis, or emergency support.
- Practical communication skills including active listening, empathy, validation, and calm de-escalation.
- The role of recovery, resilience, hope, and supportive communities in long-term mental well-being.
- Ways to reduce stigma and foster environments where people feel safe seeking help.
Benefits of Taking This Course:
- You’ll gain the confidence to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental distress.
- You’ll learn a practical, easy-to-remember framework for responding with compassion and care.
- You’ll develop communication skills that can be immediately applied in everyday conversations.
- You’ll better understand how and when to connect individuals with appropriate mental health, crisis, and community resources.
- You’ll help reduce stigma by encouraging supportive, informed conversations about mental health.
Course Lessons:
- Introduction to the 4 R’s of Mental Health
- The First “R” – Recognize: Recognizing Mental Distress
- The Second “R” – Refer: Connecting to Appropriate Support
- The Third “R” – Relate: Communicating with Compassion
- The Fourth “R” Restore: Restore: Supporting Recovery and Resilience
- Conclusion to the 4 R’s of Mental Health
FAQs
Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in gaining a greater understanding of this subject is encouraged to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course is made up of individual lessons. They can be taken all at once or based on your schedule. You can complete the online course at any time you would like. The course is compatible with all devices.
Where and when can I take the course?
You can complete the online course at any time you would like. The course is compatible with all devices.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
No, once you have completed all lessons, you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion.
Is this course available for in-person training?
No, we don’t offer in-person training. Visit our course catalog to view all of our online courses.
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