Short Course on Public Mental Health

Batch Starts: July 2025

Who is this course for?

Ideal for students, public health professionals, NGO workers, community volunteers, and anyone interested in understanding how to promote mental well-being at a systemic level.

5 Weeks

Course Duration

Online

Delivery

English

Medium of Teaching

2 hour/week

Time Commitment

Mental health is a critical yet often overlooked component of public health. This short course provides a comprehensive introduction to mental health issues from a public health perspective, exploring how prevention, intervention, policy and community action can contribute to better mental health outcomes for populations.

Participants will learn to approach mental health using a socio-ecological, interdisciplinary, and evidence-informed lens, helping them understand its relevance across local, national, and global contexts.

About the Course

About the Course

Mental health is a critical yet often overlooked component of public health. This short course provides a comprehensive introduction to mental health issues from a public health perspective, exploring how prevention, intervention, policy and community action can contribute to better mental health outcomes for populations.

Participants will learn to approach mental health using a socio-ecological, interdisciplinary, and evidence-informed lens, helping them understand its relevance across local, national, and global contexts.

Key Topics Covered

  • Global and national burden of mental illness
  • Mental health disparities
  • Mental health systems and workforce
  • Promotion and prevention strategies
  • Interventions across the lifespan
  • Role of families and communities
  • Mental health in special populations
  • Integrating mental and general health services
  • Crisis prevention and management
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Emerging trends in public mental health

Learner Reflections

“I was a Project Manager for the NALAM mental health project while taking this course, and it fundamentally reshaped how I approached our programmes. What stood out were the grounded, evidence-based sessions and the rich field stories from guest lecturers. Inspiring facilitators allowed me to learn from their lived experiences from working directly with communities. This course should be taken by anyone working at the grassroots—especially community workers—as it helps bridge system gaps. I would have loved a hybrid version with in-person workshops, but even online, it was a transformative learning experience.”

Learner

Eligiblity

This BALM-certified course is delivered through weekly lectures and group discussions. It is open to all individuals with an interest in public mental health—no prior qualifications required.

Course Fee
₹2000/-
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Contact
  • Ms Vijayalakshmi
  • 87544 95498 / 87544 98376
  • admissions@balm.in