Global Mental Health
Certificate Description
- Online
- 10 Weeks
- Certified by University Of Washington
Mental health is the most neglected disease in global health, which is concerning because mental and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. This course describes the key issues in global mental health, such as stigma and social determinants. You will learn about stigma associated with mental health conditions, and assessment, treatment, task sharing, and integrated care. The course includes many case studies of adapting tools and interventions for different settings. While this course does not qualify you to diagnose and treat mental illness, you will learn about available resources for care, treatment and advocacy.
This Certificate is well suited for :
- Healthcare Professionals
- Students in Health
- Health administrative Professionals
- Researchers in Health
Certificate Syllabus
- Key Issues
- Stigma
- Diagnostic Categories and Transcultural Presentation of Distress
- Screening and Assessment
- Prevention and Promotion
- Treatment Part 1
- Treatment Part 2
- Integrated Care
- Mental health in humanitarian crises
- Implementation Science