Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Counselling and Wellness teaches you how to help people with mental health problems. The learners will learn about different mental health conditions and ways to manage, counselling techniques, and how to provide support, other than medical/medicine part. Learners can work as a mental health counsellor, social worker, or in other related fields.
Through a comprehensive curriculum, students delve into various aspects of mental health, including:
- Understanding mental health disorders & ways to help: Students learn about common mental health conditions, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
- Counselling theories and techniques: Students explore different counselling approaches and develop effective strategies.
- Assessment and diagnosis: Students learn how to assess and diagnose mental health conditions accurately.
- Ethical considerations: Students are introduced to ethical principles in mental health counselling.
- Crisis intervention: Students acquire the skills to respond effectively to individuals in crises. They learn how to provide immediate support, assess risk, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
Name of the Program: Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Counselling and Wellness
Duration: 1 Year (Hybrid/Distance Mode)
Eligibility: Any Graduate with 50% marks (Psychology background students preferred)
Annual Fee: INR 80,000
Affiliation: Rayat Bahra University, Greater Mohali (A UGC recognised, leading private university in the Chandigarh region)