CertificateinCommunityMentalHealth
For frontline workers in NGOs, schools and health posts — practical tools for psychosocial support in low-resource settings.
- mhGAP framework
- Psychological first aid
- Case mapping
- Referral pathways
Abalancedsequenceoftheory,practiceandreflection.
An indicative outline — final curricula are confirmed each intake and shaped by faculty and accreditation bodies.
Term 1
- Foundations of the discipline
- Research and ethics
- Engage seminar
Term 2
- Applied theory
- Methods workshop
- Community placement
Term 3
- Specialist module
- Supervised practice
- Reflective writing lab
Capstone
- Integrated project
- Viva and portfolio
- Translation output
Career outcomes
Where graduates take this work next.
Our graduates work across hospitals, schools, NGOs and academic institutions in Nepal — and increasingly across South Asia and beyond.
Whoyouwilllearnfrom.
A snapshot of the faculty likely to teach or supervise on this course.
Dr. Pratima Sharma
Director & Professor of Clinical Psychology
Dr. Sharma leads IPSW Nepal with two decades of clinical and policy experience across South Asia.
Dr. Rajesh Bhattarai
Head of Social Work
A licensed social worker and former advisor to the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens.
Asst. Prof. Sabina Rai
Programme Lead, Counselling
Sabina trains the next generation of counsellors and supervises live clinical practice each semester.
Hearfromthosewhotookthispath.
Testimonials from graduates and current students in this programme area.
“My field placement in a rural mental health programme changed how I see practice. IPSW supervisors held me to high standards and stayed with me through every difficult case.”
Sanjana Karki
BSW Graduate, 2024
“Engage modules are taught in Nepali and English. That made a real difference — the case studies felt rooted in our communities, not imported from abroad.”
Pramila Tamang
Certificate in Community Mental Health, 2022
“The community organising module was the turning point for me. I learned that sustainable change starts with relationships, not programmes.”
Dipesh Rai
BSW, Year III
Ready to apply for Certificate in Community Mental Health?
Speak with our admissions team — we will guide you through eligibility, documents and the next intake window.