Mental Health Management Course
The Mental Health Management Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Health Systems Management, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This course is designed to provide participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of mental health, covering core concepts, common disorders, assessment, crisis response, treatment approaches, and organizational wellbeing. The training introduces participants to...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Explain mental health using an evidence-based, non-stigmatising framework
- Describe the presentation of the major categories of mental disorder
- Apply basic mental status observation and validated screening tools
- Conduct a structured risk assessment and respond confidently to a mental health crisis
- Apply suicide prevention principles, including safety planning
- Describe the main treatment modalities and how to make an appropriate referral
- Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive principles in practice
- Identify the drivers of workplace burnout and psychological unsafety
- Apply self-care strategies and contribute to building mentally healthy organisations
Course Content
- Meaning and scope of mental health
- The mental health continuum
- The biopsychosocial model
- Stigma, language, and mental health literacy
- Determinants of mental wellbeing
- Global and local burden of mental illness
- Overview of diagnostic classification systems (DSM-5-TR, ICD-11)
- Mood disorders: depression and bipolar spectrum conditions
- Anxiety and trauma-related disorders
- Psychotic spectrum disorders
- Substance use disorders and dual diagnosis
- Mental health across the lifespan
- Mental status observation
- Active listening and interviewing skills
- Validated screening tools (e.g. PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- Structured risk assessment frameworks
- Distinguishing ideation, intent, plan, and means
- Documentation and referral triggers
- Warning signs and protective factors
- Myths and facts about suicide
- Asking directly and safely about suicidal thoughts
- The ALGEE crisis response model
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Overview of psychotherapy: CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches
- Psychopharmacology basics and common medication classes
- Adherence challenges and expected treatment timelines
- Trauma-informed care principles
- Matching treatment modality to presenting need
- Culturally responsive practice
- Role of family and community structures
- Integrating traditional and faith-based support safely alongside clinical care
- Case conceptualization and referral pathways
- Burnout versus clinical depression
- Psychological safety and presenteeism
- Manager responsibilities and early identification
- Building organisational mental health policies
- Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
- Building a sustainable self-care plan
- Peer supervision and support structures
- Community systems and referral pathways
- Advocacy and reducing stigma at scale
- Personal action planning
Who Should Attend?
- Mental health practitioners
- Counsellors and psychotherapists
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Community health workers
- Public health professionals
- Human resource professionals
- Workplace wellness and employee wellbeing coordinators
- Occupational health and safety officers
- Teachers, trainers, and educators
- School counsellors and guidance officers
- Managers and team leaders
- NGO and humanitarian programme staff
- Healthcare professionals
- Faith-based and community organization leaders
- Students and graduates in psychology, counselling, and social sciences
- Individuals seeking to strengthen their understanding of mental health practice
Training Methodology
- Interactive Lectures
- Group Discussions,
- Practical Exercises
- Real-World Case Studies And Role-Play Simulations
- Hands-On Application Of Screening And Assessment Tools
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in Mental Health Management.
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Mental Health Management Course training?
The Mental Health Management Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Mental Health Management Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Kigali, Lilongwe, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Mental Health Management Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Mental Health Management Course training?
The next scheduled session runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Mental Health Management Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Mental Health Management Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Mental Health Management Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Explain mental health using an evidence-based, non-stigmatising framework; Describe the presentation of the major categories of mental disorder; Apply basic mental status observation and validated screening tools; Conduct a structured risk assessment and respond confidently to a mental health crisis; Apply suicide prevention principles, including safety planning.
