Master of Public Health/Context Certificate - Mental Health and Substance Use in Boston United States | Boston University

Gain expertise in the theoretical foundations, knowledge base, and practical skills needed to comprehend the development, manifestation, and treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders. This 12-credit program offers core instruction in the principles, understanding, and applied competencies required to analyze how psychological disorders and addiction issues emerge, present clinically, and are managed. Through a public health lens that considers multiple determinants across populations, learners will acquire skills in evaluating, preventing, and addressing mental health challenges and problematic substance use while fostering psychological wellbeing.

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

Formulate a population-level comprehension of mental wellbeing and substance misuse, employing lifespan and multi-level approaches that highlight behavioral, societal, and systemic factors influencing mental health and addiction patterns.
Analyze research findings to quantify the impact of psychological disorders and substance abuse on individuals, relationships, communities, and broader society.
Implement theoretical models and assess scientific data regarding social factors affecting mental health outcomes.