Undergraduate Certificate in Structurally Responsive Mental Health Care

Who is this program for?

An undergraduate certificate in Structurally Responsive Mental Health Care is ideal for students interested in addressing mental health disparities by focusing on the social, cultural, and systemic factors that impact well-being. It prepares students for careers in psychology, counseling, wellness, social work, community mental health, policy advocacy, or roles within healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies working to improve access to and equity in mental health services and wellness.

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Structurally Responsive Mental Health Care introduces students to professional skills that help enhance mental health for clients and communities.

Skills you will gain by completing this undergraduate certificate are:

· Establish and maintain effective helping relationships

· Apply active listening skills (e.g., restatements, empathetic reflections, challenges) and theories of behavioral change to help others achieve enhanced wellness

· Analyze how structural forces influence access to mental health and belonging across a wide range of communities

· Communicate effectively with audiences and individuals from different backgrounds and cultures

Admission to this program requires admission to the University of Kentucky as an undergraduate student. The certificate is in the College of Education in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology.

Offered by the College of Education
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Credit Hours
15
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Credential
Undergraduate Certificate

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