Training Course on Navigating Wellness: Mental Health System Management Training Course

Module 1: Global Perspectives and Foundations of Mental Health System Management
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the importance of mental health within global health agendas.
Analyze key challenges and opportunities in managing mental health systems.
Subtopics:
Global burden of mental health conditions (WHO and World Bank reports)
Policy frameworks and conventions (WHO Mental Health Action Plan, UN SDGs)
Principles of effective mental health systems: accessibility, equity, and sustainability
Barriers to care: stigma, funding gaps, and human resource shortages
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Scaling up mental health care in low- and middle-income countries (mhGAP)
Exercise: Mapping mental health system challenges in participants’ contexts

Module 2: Policy, Governance, and Legal Frameworks for Mental Health
Learning Objectives:
Develop governance models and policies for mental health systems.
Understand the legal and ethical aspects of mental health management.
Subtopics:
National mental health policies and strategic plans
Mental health legislation and human rights perspectives
Governance structures and institutional responsibilities
Inter-sectoral collaboration (education, justice, social welfare)
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Implementation of mental health laws in high-income vs. low-income settings
Practical: Drafting a governance and policy framework outline for a national mental health system

Module 3: Service Delivery Models and Integration of Care
Learning Objectives:
Design effective service delivery structures for mental health.
Promote integration of mental health into primary care and community systems.
Subtopics:
Facility-based vs. community-based care models
Integrating mental health into primary care and general health services
Role of digital health and telepsychiatry in mental health delivery
Addressing treatment gaps and ensuring continuity of care
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Community-based rehabilitation models in South Asia and Africa
Group Activity: Designing a mental health service delivery model for a region

Module 4: Financing, Human Resources, and Quality Management in Mental Health
Learning Objectives:
Apply financing and workforce strategies to strengthen mental health systems.
Develop quality governance frameworks to ensure patient safety and service excellence.
Subtopics:
Financing models: public, private, and insurance-based mechanisms
Resource allocation for equity and efficiency
Mental health workforce planning: psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, community workers
Quality standards, accreditation, and performance monitoring
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Financing reforms for mental health in high-income vs. middle-income countries
Workshop: Creating a budget and workforce plan for scaling up mental health services

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Future Directions in Mental Health Systems
Learning Objectives:
Apply tools for monitoring and evaluating mental health programs.
Design strategies for sustainability and innovation in mental health services.
Subtopics:
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for mental health programs
Patient-reported outcomes and quality-of-life indicators
Role of innovation: digital mental health tools, AI, and predictive analytics
Advocacy, partnerships, and scaling successful models
Case Study / Exercise:
Case: Evaluation of a national suicide prevention program
Capstone Project: Designing a strategic plan for strengthening mental health systems in participants’ context