11/06/2009 - Submitted by: Tilia Bousios

An International Master in Mental Health Policy and Services developed by the University of Lisbon, in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

The course has two main objectives:

1. Develop the knowledge and the skills that are required to participate in the formulation and implementation of mental  health policies, plans and services;
2. Develop capacity to conduct research projects in the area of mental health policy and services.

The Masters will start on the 7th September 2009, with a two-week residential session, at the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas campus in Lisbon, Portugal. A second two-week residential session will take place  in Lisbon, from 29 March to April 2010. Between the two residential sessions, the students will participate in e-learning teaching activities (lectures, work exercises, essays) under the orientation of supervisors. The second year of the Course will be dedicated to the development of a project and the elaboration of the dissertation, under  the orientation of a supervisor.

For those interested please consult the attached PDF.