Mental Health Symbiosis International University

Overview

The Mental Health, BSc course from Symbiosis International University focuses on busting that myth by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health. It equips students to gain a thorough understanding of how life experiences, community, culture, law, the economic and political climate, environmental concerns, physical and mental health systems contribute to an individual's experience of mental health and mental illness across an individual's lifespan. Thereby, highlighting the need to integrate these factors in the management of mental illness.

What differentiates this degree from existing ones such as a B.A. or B.Sc. in Psychology, Psychology Honours, Applied Psychology and others is the focus on building core competencies and skills. These include empathy, communication, negotiation, collaboration with different stakeholders, psychoeducation and drafting integrated management plans. Students will also be trained in mental health advocacy, awareness, and destigmatization. This allows students to choose upon graduation, whether they would like to join the workforce in different roles or continue their study in varied specialties of mental health around the world.

This programme will create empathetic, compassionate individuals who will be able to:

• Achieve a comprehensive understanding of mental health and mental illness
• Screen for early identification of symptoms, intervene in crisis situations and make timely referrals to specific mental health professionals
• Apply clinical skills in assessing individuals with mental health problems across diverse communities, age groups and cultures
• Liaise with mental health professionals for continuity of care and rehabilitation of individuals with chronic mental illnesses
• Conduct ethical practice in all settings where they are employed and work in the legal framework pertaining to mental health
• Identify gaps in knowledge and conduct empirical research which will contribute to the field of mental health
• Predict the impact of global advancements on mental health and modify their practice accordingly
• Design programmes to raise awareness about mental health issues to improve overall well being
• Apply positive psychology attributes to create a thriving, resilient community through their active participation
• Implement communication and counselling skills to psychoeducate and support individuals and families