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

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Mental Illness and Society (Social Psychiatry) Course provides practical tools to address stigma, social factors, and recovery-oriented care. Learners assess psychosocial needs, develop community interventions, assist families, and create anti-stigma initiatives. Key skills include programme planning, data gathering, and policy handling to foster inclusion, jobs, and lasting mental health support grounded in evidence.
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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 mobilising partners.
- Navigate local systems to link clients to housing, legal rights, and employment.
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