Mental Health and Wellness

Issued by Purdue University Global

This APL micro-credential provides mental health resources to Purdue Global employees to help them cope with stress and other mental health concerns. These courses are not a replacement for different types of mental health treatments. Instead, these courses can assist individuals in better supporting their mental health by helping them understand mental health struggles and providing coping strategies.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Combat and prevent negative impacts of burnout
Identify research-based tools to break free from harmful negative cycles
Stress Management

Earning Criteria

A learner must complete all 5 courses in the APL micro-credential to earn a badge:
Dealing with Stress and Pressure: This course will help you to find stress, pressure, and burnout, recognizing the unique ways they show up for you. You'll be able to evaluate your work and lifestyle to identify opportunities for healing. You'll also get valuable strategies to manage the effects of stress, pressure, and burnout. By the end of the course you'll have a clear understanding of how these forces affect you – and what you can do about it.
The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters: Humans have a unique capacity for introspection looking Inward and examining their thoughts and feelings. We use this power to imagine, remember and reflect. But psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Ethan cross says there is a darker side to introspection. The founder of the emotion and self-control laboratory at the University of Michigan calls this negative thoughts spiral “chatter,” which can harm us but it can also be harnessed.
Beating Burnout: Would you describe yourself as a workaholic, perfectionist, or high achiever? Do you skip breaks and vacations – or struggle to “switch off” at the end of the work day? Do you suffer from chronic stress? If you answered “yes" to any of these questions, then you may be at risk for burnout. In this course, you'll learn that burnout is and how it can negatively impact your health and performance. You'll also learn how to spot the warning signs of burnout and reverse its effects.
Good Stress?: The word “stress” has a bad rap. However, it isn't always negative. The right type of stress – known as eustress – offers many benefits. In this course, you'll learn what separates eustress from its damaging counterpart, distress. You'll also gain strategies for increasing the good versus the bad stress in your life.
Harnessing Emotions in the Workplace: Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy offer an engaging and insightful perspective on work-life balance in No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. In this course, you'll gain a new perspective on the relationship between your personal life and your professional life. You'll also explore different ways to create a healthier, more productive balance that improves your quality of life.