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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in International Humanitarian Settings

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
End Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2020
Description
Explores key issues in the development and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial support interventions with populations affected by humanitarian crises, such as natural disasters and armed conflicts. Discusses such questions as: ‘how do populations in diverse socio-cultural settings define mental health in the context of humanitarian crises?’; ‘How can we build on existing resources and practices that promote mental health in humanitarian crises?’; ‘What is known from epidemiological and intervention studies about common mental health problems and effective interventions in humanitarian settings?’. Challenges participants to reflect on translating science to practice, and vice versa. Course methods entail a mix of multimedia presentations and case discussions, focusing on real-world experiences.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Define the key gaps in knowledge with regard to mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings
  2. Analyze mental health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian crises
  3. Select evidence-based mental health interventions to address identified needs in humanitarian settings
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Participation
  • 75% Project(s)