Medical Psychology and Psychosocial Support

This programme trains professionals to provide holistic care for individuals experiencing psychological distress or psychosocial vulnerability. It combines the fundamentals of psychology as applied to the medical setting with field-based psychosocial support techniques (trauma management, emergency interventions, family support, and support for patients with chronic illness).

Understand the caregiver-patient relationship and the impact of physical illness on patients' mental well-being.

Assess the psychosocial needs of an individual or group facing a crisis or vulnerable situation.

Apply psychological first aid and active listening techniques.

Design and implement psychosocial support plans tailored to community, hospital, or humanitarian settings.

Develop burnout-prevention skills for health professionals and social workers.