Global Mental Health in Low- and Middle-Income-Settings

This course has been accredited by tropEd Network for Higher Education Institutions in International Health.

Content

• Sociocultural perspectives on mental health: Global and LMIC contexts
• Global burden of mental disorders and public health implications
• Social determinants of mental health at individual and population levels
• Diagnosis and classification of mental disorders: Treatment opportunities and challenges in low-resource Settings
• Child and adolescent mental health: Developmental and contextual considerations
• Strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to mental health
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Stepped care models and interventions
• Community-based mental health approaches and prevention strategies
• Post-colonial perspectives on mental health care and Ssystems
• Addressing stigma in mental health: Barriers and solutions
• Cultural andsSpiritual dimensions of mental health and well-being
• Global migration and mental health: Challenges and support mechanisms
• Mental health in crisis contexts: War, poverty, Psychological First Aid, and trauma interventions in humanitarian settings

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, the participants will be able to:

1. Analyze the sociocultural, economic, and global determinants of mental health, including the impact of migration, conflict, and poverty.
2. Evaluate classification systems, treatment approaches, and challenges in diagnosing and managing mental disorders, particularly in low-resource settings.
3. Develop strategies for community-based mental health care, psychosocial support interventions, and stigma reduction, incorporating cultural and spiritual perspectives.
4. Assess the role of mental health in global policies, including its integration into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and humanitarian response frameworks.

Registration

Registration is NOW OPEN. Click here to register until January 24, 2025.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations made before the registration deadline, a non-refundable fee of 100 EUR will be charged. For cancellations made after the registration deadline until the course start, a non-refundable fee of 300 EUR will be charged. In case of no-shows or cancellations from the start of the course, the full course fee will be charged.