Course Overview
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of mental health needs, resources, constructs and problems within developing contexts, the global burden of mental illness, social determinants of mental health and factors that affect global mental health care. Students will be introduced to various theoretical models that guide the mental health and development paradigm, such as the medical and social models of mental health and the public mental health approach.
Course Content
- Behavior burnout and depression
- Suicide, Violent Behavior and Substance Abuse
- Stress Management Techniques
- Mental Health in emergency situations
Assignments
In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to commit approximately 5-6 hours every week and complete and submit three assignments.
DURATION: 6 Months
REGIONS TARGETED: Global
COURSE FEE: €1000
ORGANIZERS: GRI
LANGUAGE: English and French
FORMAT: Online Learning
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