City councils, politicians, NGOs and others are in urgent need of developing a rational approach of dealing with related problems such as the exponential growth of large cities as well as a notable increase of mental health issues. This program is based on national and international Global Health and Urban Health concepts. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to dealing with the challenges of migration, disintegration of families, violence stress related conditions, mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety syndromes, ill health due to crowding, and other phenomena of urbanization. You will learn from both scientists and practitioners from various backgrounds: mental health care specialists, migration experts, conflict advisers, and social scientists from anthropology, international relations and religious studies.
Migration, Violence and Mental Health among Urban Poor (CAS)
- Interdisciplinary, international, cutting-edge learning experience
- Great head start for your career in global health
- Input from scientists and practitioners from the fields of anthropology, international relations and religious studies
- Identify and quantify biological-psychological-social threats to health and risk factors in urban areas
Dates / Location / Cost
| Date | Location | Costs |
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| This course has already started. Future sessions are being planned. |
Institution and Location
Institution
Faculty of Medicine
Center of Medicine and Society
University of Freiburg
Location
University of Freiburg,
MSc Global Urban Health Program
Bismarckallee 22, Third Floor
79098 Freiburg
Target Audience and Prerequisites
Target Audience
Health professionals, social scientists, researchers and policy makers involved in urban development and health intervention planning.
Prerequisites
- proficiency in reading and speaking English
- ideally: at least one year of professional experience
Content and Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
The five-week CAS on Migration, Violence and Mental Health among Urban Poor provides an interdisciplinary approach to dealing with the challenges of migration, disintegration of families, violence, stress related conditions, mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety syndromes, ill health due to crowding, and other phenomena of urbanization. You will learn from both scientists and practitioners from various backgrounds: mental health care specialists, migration experts, conflict advisers, and social scientists from anthropology, international relations, and religious studies. This CAS module is part of the MSc Program “Global Urban Health”.
All courses are given in English.
Course Format, Certification, Quality Assurance
Course Format
Präsenz / Physical Presence
Certification
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Creditpoints (ECTS)
10
Language
English
Academic Recognition
The CAS on “Migration, Violence and Mental Health among Urban Poor” is a component of the Master of Science in Global Urban Health at the University of Freiburg. After completing this CAS participants can extend their studies to obtain a Master of Science in Global Urban Health if they take part in the full program.
In case of entering the full Master’s Program, one advanced module / CAS can be completed before participating in the core module.
Dates and Deadlines
This course has already started. When new courses become available they will be added.
Costs
Costs
2,500 Euro including materials, excursion, administration fee. Living costs are not included.
Lecturers
Mental Health Module:
Convenor:
Gayatri Salunkhe
Lecturers:
K.Fritzsche
C. Lahmann
A. Zeeck
S. Schmidt
K. Scheidt
P. Scheib
G. Salunkhe
Expertal speakers:
G. Leininger
L. Wolfski
Migration Module:
Convener:
Laura Wall
Lecturers:
A. Supady
H. Serra
J. Wägerle
A. Muth
Jung-Hecker
T. Epkenhans
External experts:
M. McClaren
A. Scherr
(PH)
J. Wägerle
(PH)
Huschka
Heneke
L. Wall
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