Co-organized by the University of Parma and Université Abdoul Moumouni of Niamey, the Executive Master in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is an advanced training program designed for professionals working or aspiring to work in humanitarian settings. Delivered in French, it equips participants with essential skills to address contemporary psychosocial challenges, combining program coordination, design, and evaluation with therapeutic approaches for supporting crisis-affected populations.

📌 Learn more and apply: https://www.europeancollege.it/en/master/master-in-salute-mentale-e-supporto-psicosociale-in-contesti-umanitari/

Who is this program for?

This master’s program is ideal for:

• Humanitarian and development professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in MHPSS.
• Mental health and psychosocial support practitioners working in crisis contexts.
• Program managers and coordinators responsible for designing and implementing MHPSS interventions.
• Health and social service professionals supporting displaced and vulnerable populations.

Why Choose This Program?

• Practice-Oriented Approach: Based on real case studies, the curriculum enables immediate application of theoretical principles to fieldwork.
• Fully Online Learning: Flexible and accessible from anywhere, allowing professionals to balance studies with their commitments.
• International Expert Faculty: Learn from specialists with extensive field experience in humanitarian contexts, ensuring a deep understanding of real-world challenges.
• Immersive Internship: A minimum of 375 hours of field experience in relevant organizations enhances practical skills and impact.

Comprehensive and Innovative Curriculum

The program integrates both operational and clinical dimensions of MHPSS, covering:

• Program Coordination and Design: Frameworks for developing and implementing effective MHPSS programs.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Research methodologies and assessment tools to measure impact and improve interventions.
• Cross-Cultural and Contextual Approaches: Strategies for supporting vulnerable populations while respecting cultural differences.
• Therapeutic Interventions for Specific Populations: MHPSS approaches for individuals affected by displacement, torture, gender-based violence, and substance use.
• Mental Health Support for Children and Adolescents: Evidence-based interventions for young people in humanitarian crises.
• Protection and Well-being of Humanitarian Workers: Strategies to safeguard mental health and prevent burnout in responders.

Key Information

• Start Date: February 2025
• Format: 100% online
• Application Period: Applications for this year are closed but will reopen in June 2025.

This program offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced expertise in humanitarian mental health, equipping professionals with the skills to design, implement, and evaluate high-impact MHPSS interventions while delivering effective psychosocial care to crisis-affected populations.

📌 More details and application: https://www.europeancollege.it/en/master/master-in-salute-mentale-e-supporto-psicosociale-in-contesti-umanitari/