This course is offered in Semester 2 of the Master in Public Health (MPH) programme and examines mental health from a population health and systems perspective. It focuses on the epidemiology, determinants, prevention, and governance of mental disorders in community settings. The course explores prevalent mental health conditions and psychosocial challenges across the life course, situating them within broader social, cultural, economic, and environmental contexts. Students will analyse the burden and distribution of mental health problems in diverse populations, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, health inequities, stigma, and the influence of social determinants on mental well-being.
Emphasis is placed on applied public health competencies in community mental health assessment, programme planning, service integration, and policy analysis. Students will develop skills in screening and case detection strategies at the primary care level, service gap analysis, and the design and evaluation of evidence-informed mental health interventions. The course also addresses ethical considerations, intersectoral collaboration, leadership, and health systems strengthening, preparing MPH trainees to translate epidemiological evidence into feasible district- and state-level strategies for improving mental health outcomes in complex, real-world settings.
- Teacher: Ayu Akida binti Abdul Rashid
- Teacher: Deburra Peak Ngadan
- Teacher: Helmy bin Hazmi
- Teacher: Rekaya Anak Vincent Balang
- Teacher: Azizah binti Azhar