MRes Mental Health: Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry
Course Overview
This MRes program provides a sophisticated, global perspective on how socio-cultural factors shape mental health, illness, and healthcare systems. It equips you with the advanced research skills and cultural competence necessary to excel in research or clinical roles within diverse, multicultural settings. You will graduate as a skilled communicator, prepared to address complex mental health challenges through both direct practice and original research.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a global perspective on mental health, focusing on challenges and practices for culturally-diverse populations
- Examine how belief systems, traditions, migration, and race intersect to impact mental health risk and resilience
- Develop expertise to assess mental health problems, understand their origins, and facilitate recovery
- Master social science research methods and conduct an original, substantial research project
- Become a skilled communicator, adept at conveying complex ideas in both clinical and academic settings
Course Overview
This MRes program provides a sophisticated, global perspective on how socio-cultural factors shape mental health, illness, and healthcare systems. It equips you with the advanced research skills and cultural competence necessary to excel in research or clinical roles within diverse, multicultural settings. You will graduate as a skilled communicator, prepared to address complex mental health challenges through both direct practice and original research.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain a global perspective on mental health, focusing on challenges and practices for culturally-diverse populations
- Examine how belief systems, traditions, migration, and race intersect to impact mental health risk and resilience
- Develop expertise to assess mental health problems, understand their origins, and facilitate recovery
- Master social science research methods and conduct an original, substantial research project
- Become a skilled communicator, adept at conveying complex ideas in both clinical and academic settings
