STS 384 - Seminar: Grand Challenges of Global Mental Health

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

(Same as PSYC 384) This seminar examines empirical literature related to each of the nine grand challenges of global mental health identified by Bajbouj et al. (2022), which include health in conflict and crisis settings, access to treatment and medical services, public trust and health literacy, health disparities, mental health care in pandemics, health and climate crisis, new technologies, education of health workers, and child and adolescent health. We also consider empirical research on the role of local and regional culture in the conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of mental health concerns, and its specific relevance to these nine challenges. Sue Trumbetta.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

One 3-hour period.

Course Format: CLS