Mental Illness & Society (Social Psychiatry) Course
This course builds expertise in social psychiatry and mental illness. Participants learn to combat stigma, support families, create community programs, and enhance employment and recovery for those with mental health issues in practical healthcare environments. It equips learners with tools for evidence-based interventions, policy engagement, and inclusive mental health promotion across diverse communities.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Explore social psychiatry to tackle stigma, social factors, and recovery care. Master assessing psychosocial needs, community interventions, family support, and anti-stigma strategies. Develop program design, data skills, and policy expertise for inclusive employment and sustainable mental health support.
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Develop skills
- Design stigma-reduction programs with SMART goals and impact indicators.
- Deliver community psychiatric care using IPS, CBTp, and recovery models.
- Engage families through psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, and relapse planning.
- Run anti-stigma campaigns by assessing attitudes, crafting messages, and mobilizing partners.
- Navigate systems to connect clients to housing, legal rights, and employment.
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