This program is ideal for public health professionals seeking to expand their expertise to mental health and wellbeing promotion, service providers seeking a population-level perspective, and those looking to launch a meaningful career in this exciting new field.
The program provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and theories of public health practice and specialized knowledge in the areas of mental health, substance use and wellbeing promotion. Graduates are prepared to bridge the gap between population health and mental health.
2020-2021 PMHW students were asked to participate in a brief survey to describe their academic backgrounds and research interests.
Student research interests |
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|---|---|
| ACEs | 63% |
| Stress | 58% |
| Anxiety | 58% |
| Resilience | 58% |
| Social Support | 53% |
| Depression | 53% |
| Integrated Care | 47% |
| Suicide Prevention | 42% |
| Substance Abuse | 37% |
| Holistic Therapies | 26% |
| Violence Prevention | 21% |
| Trauma | 10% |
| Behavioral Healthcare Accessibility | 5% |
| Workplace Mental Health | 5% |
Students' undergraduate degrees |
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|---|---|
| Psychology | 22% |
| Biology | 17% |
| Public Health | 11% |
| Sociology | 6% |
| Health and Exercise Science | 6% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Neuroscience | 6% |
| Biochemistry | 6% |
| Business Administration | 5% |
| Healthcare Administration | 5% |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 5% |
| Marketing | 5% |