International Learning Program on Mental Health Policy and Services 5th Edition

Enrolment deadline: 15 February 2024

LISBON

LOCATION

8 APR 2024

DATE

+ 120H

HOURS

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

1st Presential in Lisbon (2 weeks working hours)
+ e-Learning Activities (8 weeks)
+ 2nd Presential in Lisbon (2 weeks – working hours)

In the last 12 years, the LIGMH has promoted ten international courses on mental health policy and services (6 Master and 4 Diploma Programmes), which were attended by students from more than 50 countries. This new Diploma, based on a deep reflection on the experience accumulated over these years, incorporates several important curriculum innovations with the aim of responding to new emerging priorities in global mental health.

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Description

The Program includes a series of Advanced Courses (5 days each, with 2-3 days modules) 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.

The Course will run with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 24 students.

Goal

The goal of the Lisbon Learning Program is to provide an updated and solid understanding of the main topics of these areas and to provide training in:

• Formulation, implementation and evaluation of mental health policies, plans and programs

• Organization and evaluation of mental health care and related services

• Mental health in complex emergencies

• Mental health law and human rights

For whom

Leaders of Mental Health 

Health Professionals

NGO’s and International Organizations

Applicants

Applicants should be holders of a bachelor’s degree or legally equivalent qualification in the field of Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Sciences or Health Economics. 

The selection of applicants to the Courses will be based on the assessment of the CV and Cover Letter. 

Attendance

Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for each Advanced Course. The successful attendance of the four Advanced Courses will be awarded with a Diploma from the NOVA University of Lisbon.

Deadline

The enrolment deadline is on the 15 February 2024

Structure of the Program

The Lisbon International Learning Program on Mental Health Policy and Services consists of 4 Advanced Courses, each including two modules (3+2 days of in-class course followed by 8 weeks of e-learning activities).

A Diploma comprising 11 ECTS from the NOVA University of Lisbon will be awarded to the students who will successfully attend the four Advanced Courses. Students can choose to attend one or more Advanced Courses. The attendance of one Advanced Course will award a Certificate of Attendance. The assessment of these students will be made through an essay or a work project, written under the supervision of one of the members of the faculty.

Program

Module 1

From the generation of evidence to its uptake in clinical and policy practice

Module 2

What is the evidence on promotion and prevention interventions in mental health?

Module 1

Developing Mental Health Policy and the optimal mix of mental health services

Module 2

Monitoring and evaluation of mental health systems

Module 1

Child and Young People mental health
Older People mental health

Module 2

Practical primer to responding to mental health and psychosocial support needs in humanitarian emergencies

Module 1

Mental health and human rights

Module 2

Global Mental Health and Health Diplomacy

Check out the full program details below

Coordinators

José Miguel Caldas de Almeida

Professor of Psychiatry, NOVA Medical School (Faculdade de Ciências Médicas), Nova University of Lisbon, is the President of the Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health. He was the Chief of the Mental Health Unit at the Pan American Health Organization, the Regional Office of the World Health Organization for the Americas, in Washington D.C., from 2000 to 2005. He was Temporary Adviser for WHO in Africa, Europe and Latin America, and was the Coordinator of the European Union Joint Action for Mental Health and Wellbeing (2013 -2016). He is at present the Vice -Chair of the EU Cost Action FOSTREN, on reducing the use of coercion in mental health services.

Benedetto Saraceno

Prof. Benedetto Saraceno is a psychiatrist and holds a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Public Health . He was the leader of the WHO special program Nations for Mental Health (1996 -99). He was Director of the Department of Mental Health at the World Health Organization, Geneva, from 1999 to 2010. In 2001, he was the leader of the WHO World Health Report on Mental Health. At present, he is the Secretary General of the Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health .

ALL 4 Advanced Courses

2 500

Each Advanced Course 700€

A limited number of (total and partial) registration fees’ waivers may be granted to persons from Low Income countries and from Portugal. Requests will be assessed case by case, based on a letter of motivation.

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General information

Enrolment deadline: 15 February 2024

Selection criteria:

Applicants should be holders of a bachelor degree or legally equivalent qualification in the eld of Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Sciences or Health Economics.
The selection of applicants to the Courses will be based on the assessment of the CV and Cover Letter.
The modules will run with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 24 students.

Admission procedures:

  • Applicants must submit the application form, and send a Bachelor’s Certificate or equivalent academic qualification, a CV and a Cover Letter in English, detailing how you and your skills fit with the program and what you may add to the discussion, your motivation to enrol in this course and how enrolling in the program will impact your future and your work, should be attached to the application.
  • For further information about the registration please contact the Lisbon Learning Program through our Contact page.

Fees:

  • The cost of the whole Learning Program is 2500€.
  • The cost of attending one out of the four Advanced Courses is 700€.
  • A limited number of (total and partial) registration fees’ waivers may be granted to persons from Low Income countries and from Portugal. Requests will be assessed case by case, based on a letter of motivation. For further information on this topic,
    contact the Lisbon Learning Program.

Attendance:

  • Attendance to the courses is mandatory for the participants formally enrolled.
  • Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for each Advanced Course.
  • The successful attendance of the four Advanced Courses will award a Diploma from the NOVA University of Lisbon.

ECTS:

The 11 ECTS obtained in the Lisbon International Learning Program may be credited to the NMS Ph.D. Programs.