Global Mental Health and Psychosocial Service Development

A stimulating forum for debates around mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) as a global problem in need of local solutions

Fechas

13 - 24 April 2026

Precio

570 euros + university taxes and fees

Dedicación

Full-time

Horario

Week 1: Off-site week (self-study); Week 2 On-site week (Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 17:00h CET, Friday 9:00 - 13:30h CET)*

Modalidad

Mixed - this course has both off-site (self-study) and on-site (classroom) components

Idioma

English

Duración

2 weeks

Créditos

3 ECTS (this course is in the process of accreditation with the University of Barcelona)

This is an introductory course on Global Mental Health, which aims to become a stimulating forum for debates around mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) as a global problem in need of local solutions.

It combines theoretical sessions with practical exercises based on real scenarios.

Course accredited by the Univesity of Barcelona and tropEd - Network for Education in International Health.

Course coordinator

Stella Evangelidou, ISGlobal

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Contrast and analyse the most adequate approaches for the development, implementation and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial support programmes.
• Appraise the multilayered, interdisciplinary and intersectoral components in the organization of the optimum mental health and psychosocial support services.
• Adopt an integrated vision of mental health and psychosocial support as a transversal component in the field of global health.

Assessments

Students will be evaluated based on:

• Group/individual presentation
• Written report
• Examination

Requirements

Candidates should have:

• A demonstrated interest in global health and/or mental health.
• An advanced level of English.

Application

Candidates for this course must complete the pre-enrollment form, attaching:

• A current CV
• A letter of motivation

*The time and format of sessions are subject to change.

International and European experts from clinical, community, research, public health (WHO/PAHO) and humanitarian aid (MSF) settings will come together to discuss the main current global mental health challenges and priorities.

The course is divided in five main sections:

1. Fundamentals in Global Mental Health

2. Diagnosis, treatment and care

3. Community mental health

4. MHPSS needs assessment to monitoring & evaluation of MHPSS programs

5. Special considerations in global mental health