New Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy offers advanced training to meet demand for mental health practitioners
Published: 22 Mar 2024
The Department of Psychological Medicine and the Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre are launching the Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health & Psychotherapy (MCMHP), the first of its kind in East Asia.
Offered in both full-time (18 months) and part-time (30 months) study options, this specialised postgraduate degree programme is designed to augment the mental health ecosystem and cater to the increasing demand for mental health professionals now and in the future. There is also a stackable 30 months part time programme running concurrently.
Students will be taught and trained to triage and screen for signs and symptoms of poor mental health. The robust interactive curriculum also includes clinical training on providing targeted counselling, application of psychological therapy and family system social interventions. These include stress, anxiety, and mood management across different age segments, to manage and de-escalate the situation with a distressed individual. The course also provides training in mental public health programme planning and evaluation.
For graduates who are already certified medical doctors, they can exercise the autonomy to administer the appropriate medical treatment to the patient when necessary.
Interested applicants may click here to find out more information. Applications close on 1 May 2024.
The new Master’s degree was announced by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister of State for National Development and Minister-In-Charge of Social Services Integration at the launch of the National University Health System and NUS Yeo Boon Khim Mind Science Centre’s (MSC) latest public curation – Nature’s Embrace: A Gift to the Mind, at the Mind Art Experiential Lab (MAELab), located at Alexandra Hospital on 21 March 2024. The public curation is open for free public viewing. Designed to illuminate the profound impact of nature on mental well-being, visitors are invited to explore the restorative powers of nature through interactive displays and creative workshops.
