Lady Gaga launches free mental health online course
Updated | By Poelano Malema
Lady Gaga has teamed up with Canadian mental health charity organisation, Jack.org, to launch the 'Be There Certificate', which is aimed at helping those struggling with mental health issues.
Mental health continues to be in the spotlight as millions of people around the world suffer from depression.
Global star, Lady Gaga, is playing her part in helping those who are suffering with mental health issues.
The Born This Way Foundation founder has teamed up with Jack.org for the Be There Certificate - an online course that tackles mental health issues.
The certificate is offered in English, French, and Spanish.
READ: Activities to boost your mental health
It is not only made for those struggling with depression, but it is also for those who need guidance on how to help their loved ones who are suffering.
The course is "designed to increase mental health literacy and provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health," states the betherecertificate.org.
It has tools to help one know how to recognise symptoms of depression and how to get help.
It has six interactive lessons.
READ: “Why I almost quit” - Lady Gaga
Watch Lady Gaga talk more about the course below.
Image courtesy of Instagram/ @Ladygaga
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