Mental Health Across the Globe: Challenges & Opportunities (PUBH7026)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Incompatible
HPRM7008
Assessment methods
Quizzes (3) and Assignments (2)
Course enquiries
Course description
This course is designed to provide an overview of the mental health field in Australia and overseas. It is concerned with understanding mental health epidemiology and burden, policy, economics and current directions in mental health service reform. It explores challenges and opportunities in reducing the burden associated with mental disorders in low, middle and high income countries and for special populations.