Program Overview

Global Mental Health in Low- and Middle-Income-Settings

The in-person course on Global Mental Health offers a global perspective on mental health, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It explores the social, cultural, and economic determinants of mental health, challenges in diagnosis and treatment in low-resource settings, and the impact of conflict, migration, and poverty.

Course Details

• Date: 9 February 2026 (09:00) - 13 February 2026 (17:00)
• Location: Munich, Germany
• Host University: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitðt M■nchen (LMU)
• Type of Event: Physical course
• Target Groups: Master students, PhD students, Researchers
• Duration: Up to 1 week in length
• Recognition: Transcript of records - ECTS
• Language: English
• Recruitment of Participants: Qualitative Assessment
• Number of Open Spots: 10
• Evaluation Criteria:
  • 35% Academic / Professional Merit
  • 25% Motivation
  • 40% Balance between universities

Application Details

• Application Deadline: 17 December 2025
• Note: Those who are offered a place will be awarded a grant of 2,440 Euros

Content and Methodology

Key Content Areas

• Sociocultural perspectives on mental health: Global and LMIC contexts
• Social determinants of mental health at individual and population levels
• Diagnosis and classification of mental disorders: Treatment opportunities and challenges in low-resource settings
• Child and adolescent mental health: Developmental and contextual considerations
• Strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to mental health
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Stepped care models and interventions
• Community-based mental health approaches and prevention strategies
• Post-colonial perspectives on mental healthcare
• Addressing stigma in mental health: Barriers and solutions
• Cultural and spiritual dimensions of mental health and well-being
• Global migration and mental health: Challenges and support mechanisms
• Mental health in crisis contexts: War, poverty, Psychological First Aid, and trauma interventions in humanitarian settings
• Global burden of mental disorders and public health implications

Methodology

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group work

Assessment

• The assessment is graded through a written examination.
• Students will receive 2 ECTS upon completion of the course.