Translating Evidence to Impact.

A rigorous, applied course in implementation science for mental health researchers, practitioners, implementers, and policymakers working in diverse settings.

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Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy cohort

Centre for
Mental Health
Law & Policy, ILS

For over a decade, CMHLP has built global capacity in mental health, human rights and public policy through practice-oriented learning programmes. Since 2008, its flagship diploma has trained students from more than 64 countries, creating a global network working towards rights-based mental health systems.

Addictions and Related Research Group, Sangath workshop

Addictions and
Related Research
Group, Sangath

Sangath's courses are designed to bridge research and practice, offering participants an opportunity to engage with leading experts, diverse peers, and real-world innovations in global mental health. Grounded in Sangath's three decades of experience, these programmes draw on work that has influenced global research, policy, and practice, including collaborations with organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and academic institutions worldwide.

About this Course

First of its kind

The only course applying implementation science specifically to mental health in LMIC contexts, it addresses the contextual and systemic challenges that are often overlooked in similar courses.

Structured for
professionals

A hybrid model: 10 weeks virtual, a 5-day residential in Goa, India, and 3 months of mentorship. Designed around working professionals' schedules & real-world projects.

Expert faculty,
global cohort

Led by the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, and Sangath ARG, Goa—organisations at the forefront of mental health research and policy in South Asia and beyond. Learn alongside peers from across the globe.

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This course is for you if

You want to understand the science of how evidence-based mental health interventions are adopted, implemented, sustained, and scaled in real-world settings.
You are designing, implementing, evaluating, or scaling mental health interventions and want to understand what drives successful implementation.
You are seeking evidence-informed approaches to strengthening mental health policies, systems, and services in low-and middle-income contexts.
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Course Structure

Virtual Phase

10 weeks of interactive learning, case discussions, and collaborative group work exploring key approaches in implementation science for mental health.

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In-Person
Residential in
Goa, India

A 5-day intensive bringing together participants, faculty, and practitioners for applied exercises, peer learning, and systems-focused discussions.

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Mentoring &
Peer Learning

Continued engagement through mentorship, feedback, and collaborative learning beyond the formal teaching phase.

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