PH5605COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

PH5605 – Community Mental Health

This course addresses mental health issues at the community level, with an emphasis on prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation. Students explore common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and psychosis, particularly in the context of their social and cultural determinants. The course emphasizes community-based mental health care, stigma reduction, and the integration of mental health services into primary healthcare.

Practical modules include mental health promotion strategies, community outreach, counseling skills, and referral systems. Students are trained to identify risk factors and provide basic mental health support while collaborating with families, local organizations, and healthcare providers to improve mental wellness at the population level.