This course provides an introduction to understanding mental health imbalances like anxiety and depression through herbal strategies. This course explains why mental health imbalances occur, how they show up in symptoms like anxiety, worry, tension, stress and depression and explores how herbs can support relaxation, stress relief, a sense of well-being and a calm state-of-mind. Using current research, students will learn how commonly available herbs work to balance the body and mind. In this highly practical course, learners will discover simple herbal sleep, stress, relaxation and calming formulas to steady their body, mind and mood. All content is presented for those who are new to college-level study or unfamiliar with holistic health. By the end, students will have a personal toolkit of natural anxiety, stress and depressed mood management strategies and an understanding of when to seek professional help for anxiety or depression beyond self-care.
Explain the principles of a holistic approach to mental health and the role of herbal medicine to understand how integrating a mind-body approach can support mental well-being.
Demonstrate safe handling and usage techniques for herbs to prevent adverse effects while using herbs for self-care.
Identify common herbs and their reported effects on mental wellness such as mood, stress, and sleep.
Evaluate the scientific evidence and limitations of using herbs for mental health to make informed, evidence-based decisions about their use
Apply principles of herbalism to create simple stress-relief or relaxation formulas to support mental well-being in everyday life.
Design a personalized herbal plan for a specific mental wellness goal to integrate holistic strategies into a real-world wellness routine.
Required Course Pack: This course will be open starting Fall 2025. More information to come.
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