Mental Health Foundations and Global Perspectives

This program provides a comprehensive look at mental health through the lenses of personal practice, historical policy, and global cultural perspectives. Participants will study evidence-based wellness techniques such as mindfulness meditation and lucid dreaming therapy before examining the development of mental health systems. The curriculum covers the evolution of care in the United States—from early asylum reforms to modern community support movements—and analyzes how economic and cultural factors influence treatment access across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.