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The training introduces participants to... Last updated October 24, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person ## Course Overview 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 the mental health continuum, the biopsychosocial model, stigma reduction, risk assessment, suicide prevention, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. It also explores how mental health support contributes to individual resilience, workplace productivity, and community wellbeing. Participants will gain knowledge on the major categories of mental disorder, with particular attention given to mood, anxiety, trauma-related, psychotic, and substance use conditions. The course further examines crisis intervention, suicide prevention, psychopharmacology basics, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, and referral pathways. Through practical examples, case studies, role-play, and interactive discussions, participants will strengthen their ability to recognise distress, respond appropriately, and support informed mental-health-related decision-making within their organisations and communities. **Share this course:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fexecutive-programme-in-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support) [Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fexecutive-programme-in-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support&text=Mental+Health+Management+Course) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fexecutive-programme-in-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support&title=Mental+Health+Management+Course) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Mental+Health+Management+Course%20https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fexecutive-programme-in-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support) ## 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 ### Module 1: Foundations of Mental Health 1. Meaning and scope of mental health 2. The mental health continuum 3. The biopsychosocial model 4. Stigma, language, and mental health literacy 5. Determinants of mental wellbeing 6. Global and local burden of mental illness ### Module 2: Understanding Mental Disorders 1. Overview of diagnostic classification systems (DSM-5-TR, ICD-11) 2. Mood disorders: depression and bipolar spectrum conditions 3. Anxiety and trauma-related disorders 4. Psychotic spectrum disorders 5. Substance use disorders and dual diagnosis 6. Mental health across the lifespan ### Module 3: Assessment and Screening 1. Mental status observation 2. Active listening and interviewing skills 3. Validated screening tools (e.g. PHQ-9, GAD-7) 4. Structured risk assessment frameworks 5. Distinguishing ideation, intent, plan, and means 6. Documentation and referral triggers ### Module 4: Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention 1. Warning signs and protective factors 2. Myths and facts about suicide 3. Asking directly and safely about suicidal thoughts 4. The ALGEE crisis response model 5. De-escalation techniques 6. Safety planning ### Module 5: Treatment Approaches and Therapeutic Modalities 1. Overview of psychotherapy: CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches 2. Psychopharmacology basics and common medication classes 3. Adherence challenges and expected treatment timelines 4. Trauma-informed care principles 5. Matching treatment modality to presenting need ### Module 6: Cultural Competence and Community-Based Care 1. Culturally responsive practice 2. Role of family and community structures 3. Integrating traditional and faith-based support safely alongside clinical care 4. Case conceptualization and referral pathways ### Module 7: Workplace Mental Health and Organizational Wellbeing 1. Burnout versus clinical depression 2. Psychological safety and presenteeism 3. Manager responsibilities and early identification 4. Building organisational mental health policies ### Module 8: Practitioner Self-Care and Sustainability 1. Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma 2. Building a sustainable self-care plan 3. Peer supervision and support structures 4. Community systems and referral pathways 5. Advocacy and reducing stigma at scale 6. 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 Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### 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. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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