PhD in Mental Health - Global Mental Health in Baltimore United States | Johns Hopkins University

The PhD is a research-focused doctoral program. During the initial two years, candidates complete foundational coursework in Mental Health, Biostatistics, and Epidemiology, along with research ethics training and regular departmental seminars. Requirements include passing a written comprehensive examination (typically in January of the second year), a preliminary exam, delivering two presentations, and completing a final dissertation with its defense. We strongly advise all PhD candidates to engage with at least one research group from our key focus areas throughout their studies: Substance Use Epidemiology, Global Mental Health, Mental Health and Aging, Mental Health Services and Policy, Research Methods, Prevention Science, Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetic Epidemiology, Psychiatric Epidemiology, and Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health leads in global mental health innovation. Our international mental health initiative, part of the Mental Health department, employs interdisciplinary collaboration to develop practical approaches for enhancing mental wellbeing and addressing psychological challenges in underserved global communities. Faculty, researchers, and students have pioneered the creation, enhancement, and implementation of mental health services in resource-limited environments. With initiatives spanning over 20 nations across five continents, our work emphasizes practical, on-the-ground strategies to evaluate and address psychological needs in communities lacking professional mental health infrastructure.