• Did You Know?

    One out of every four people live with a diagnosed mental illness-450 million worldwide (World Health Organization).

  • Powerful Tools

    Learn how to compassionately understand people you know or work with (including yourself) with mental health issues.

  • Be a Light

    Learn ways to begin dialogue and conversation in your community towards ending the stigma of mental health.

Remove the Stigma

Why is there still a stigma when discussing Mental Health challenges openly?

In this course, Natasha Pierre candidly describes her journey back to mental health. She shares the message that you are not your mental diagnosis. With courage and hope she shows how you or you or your loved ones can live a fulfilling life and learn how to make healthful choices that will support positive mental health.

The stigma of living in silence and shame needs to end; this course shows how spirituality and mindfulness can help. 

This course is for faith-based leaders and spiritual leaders looking to help reduce the stigma of mental illness in their communities.

In this course you'll learn: 

  • How health and nutrition impacts our mental health
  • Natural remedies and practical daily practices you can apply daily to improve your mental health
  • The diagnosis process and how as a patient you can be your own best advocate by talking openly about mental health and by educating yourself and others
  • How to show compassion for those with mental illness
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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Chapter 1 Foundations of Mental Health Study Guide

    • Introduction to Foundations of Mental Health
  • 2

    Natasha Pierre, My Story

    • Chapter 2 Natahsa Pierre, My Story Study Guide

    • My Story
  • 3

    Mental Health vs. Mental Illness

    • Chapter 3 Mental Health vs. Metal Illness Study Guide

    • Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
  • 4

    Diagnosis &Treatment Methods

    • Chapter 4 Diagnosis & Treatment Methods Study Guide

    • Diagnosis

    • Treatment Methods

    • Non-Traditional Remedies
  • 5

    Faith Based Leadership and Mental Health

    • Faith Based Leadership Study Guide

    • Faith Based Leadership and Mental Health

Instructor(s)

Natasha Pierre

Faculty

Natasha A. Pierre is an award-winning speaker, author, certified professional life coach and a mental health advocate with over 20 years of lived experience. Her relatable speaking style allows her to connect with global audiences to share the importance of self-awareness, self-advocacy, community building and effective legislation. Natasha was born and raised on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She entered the world of professional speaking at age 14 as a co-host on her island’s teen talk show. She was lauded for her on-camera poise and confidence, and soon became a sought-after keynote speaker at territory-wide forums addressing education, health and economy. Natasha has a B.A. in Mass Communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, and a Social Security Administration Work Incentives Practitioner credential from Cornell University. Her additional certifications include: Supported Employment, Peer Mentoring and Ministry. For the last five years, Natasha has devoted much of her time to mental health education and advocacy. She is the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Hillsborough affiliate, in Tampa, Florida. She serves on the Board of Trustees for First Unity Spiritual Campus in St. Petersburg, FL, and is a faculty member of the Institute for Leadership and Lifelong Learning.

Reviews

What our students are saying

Great foundational info.

Carolyn Ballenger

I could really resonate with her story and was able to follow along and collect some valuable new info. Glad others have also found the essential oils for mental and physical health support.

I could really resonate with her story and was able to follow along and collect some valuable new info. Glad others have also found the essential oils for mental and physical health support.

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