Global Mental Health MSc

UCL (University College London)

In this course you will study the foundations and systems of response to the unequal distribution of mental health conditions globally, through the frameworks, paradigms and practices of the Global Mental Health field. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be critical, equity-driven leaders in addressing gaps in treatment and quality care facing communities and populations around the world. The global mental health crisis is one of the defining features of our time affecting low-resource settings. As the prevalence of mental health conditions grows, we need to accelerate services and support to help people manage these problems across the world, in ways that meaningfully engage those most at risk, and directly affected. Never before has there been such an acute need for mental health researchers, policy makers and practitioners. This course combines a modern critical lens with established training in global mental health frameworks, including an emphasis on understanding epidemiological disease profiles and community engaged work to translate interventions as part of efforts in scaling up access to mental health care. Recent advances in the field highlight the need to address social and structural drivers of mental health in low- and high-income countries alike. Students will learn tools necessary for working with complex communities across cultures and power levels in respectful ways, centering on empowerment and equity. Students with a background, interest in, or working experience in the mental health sciences, medicine, social sciences, psychology, allied health professions (including social work), or health and social care, are encouraged to apply. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.