Lisbon Institute of
Global Mental Health
Aims to generate innovative knowledge and build capacity in the area of Public Mental Health
THE NEXT COURSE
UPCOMING
Lisbon International Learning Program on Mental Health Policy and Services 2025-26
The courses program and applications period will soon be available. Don’t miss out, subscribe below to get notified when we release more information and open the 2025 / 2026 applications.
DATE
HOURS
LOCATION
THE NEXT COURSE
10 OCT 2025 . LISBON, PORTUGAL . 120 HOURS
Advance Your Career in Mental Health Policy and Services!
The 6th edition of the Lisbon International Learning Program on Mental Health Policy and Services 2025-26 offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored for mental health professionals and leaders. The course program and application period will be available soon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be at the forefront of global mental health advancements. Subscribe below to get notified when we release more information and open the 2025/26 applications.

CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S PROGRAM

Lisbon International Learning Program on Mental Health Policy and Services 2024
5th edition 2024 – Lisbon, Portugal
The Program includes a series of Advanced Courses for mental health leaders and professionals willing to develop public health skills in mental health policy and services, with a special emphasis on low and middle-income countries.
Course Testimonials





Gulbenkian Global MH Platform
The Gulbenkian Global Mental Health Platform has finished its activities, which will be continued by the Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health, with the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
European Union MH Projects
One of the major goals of the LIGMH is to contribute to the development of a framework for action in mental health policy at the European level, building on previous work developed under the European Pact for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Training
In collaboration with the NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, the LIGMH provides training in areas related to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of mental health policies and plans, and mental health law and human rights.
Research Projects
The Institute aims to develop studies contributing to increase the knowledge on public mental health issues. Current projects led by the Institute or with its participation include, among others, studies in the area of human rights.
LATEST NEWS

Applications are Now Open for the 2024 Mental Health Policy and Services Courses
2024 Course Applications Open The Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health will initiate during the year 2024 the 5th Lisbon Learning Program on Mental Health Policy

Manuela Silva won the 2nd edition of the FLAD Science Award Mental Health
Manuela Silva, psychiatrist and researcher at the Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health, won the 2nd edition of the FLAD Science Award Mental Health of the

The Mental Health Rights Film Festival Announces Short Film Awards
Lisbon, PT – March 3, 2022 – The Mental Health Rights Film Festival (MHRFF) announced the Jury and Audience Awards in short filmmaking during the Award
About us
The Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health (LIGMH) aims to generate innovative knowledge, build capacity and provide technical collaboration to governments and non-governmental organisations in the area of Public Mental Health.
The LIGMH should be seen as a main stakeholder in the Global Mental Health community, in continuity with the successful mental health initiatives and projects developed in recent years through the collaboration of NOVA Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with the technical support of the World Health Organization.