LMU Klinikum
Center for International Health CIHLMU
CIHLMU is a center at LMU Klinikum

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

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

Next Dates: February 05 - 09, 2024
Course language: English
Registration: Registration is closed.
Registration Deadline: February 1st, 2024
Course credits: 3 ECTS
Costs: EUR 600
Location: Tuerkenstrasse 89, 80799 Munich, Germany (hybrid considered depending on number of online partipants)

Content:

  • Sociocultural concepts of mental health globally and in low and middle income settings
  • Global history of mental health care
  • Classifications in mental health
  • Mental health care provision
  • Trauma and associated disorders management
  • Addiction and substance abuse
  • Depression and psychotic disorders
  • Mental health in children and adolescents
  • Designing a theoretical basic mental health care provision package
  • Ethics and legal aspects in mental health care

Learning Objectives:

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

  • discuss epidemiology and concepts of mental health in different settings,
  • define frequently seen neuropsychiatric disorders and apply corresponding treatment options,
  • appraise ethical considerations regarding mental health, and
  • distinguish core aspects of mental health care planning.

Registration:

If you would like to participate, please register here.

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.