The "International Diploma of Mental Health in Deinstitutionalization:principles and practices for community inclusion" was developed by the University of Business and Social Sciences (UCES) in Argentina,through its Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences and UCES Virtual Academic Unit.It is directed by doctors Hugo Cohen and Graciela Natella, and coordinated by Ms. María Silvina Sosa.
The objective pursued by the Diploma is to improve the practices of those working in social and health services, helping them solve specific needs of people with mental health problems in their usual places, thus aiming at the closure of psychiatric hospitals.At the end of the course, students will have obtained basic knowledge in the management of deinstitutionalization principles.
The training is entirely online and it features a faculty of national and international experts with field work experience in deinstitutionalization processes.
For more information about the Diploma, please visit:https://www.uces.edu.ar/educacion-distancia/curso/9202/diplomatura-desmanicomializacion; or contact by e-mail: saludmentalucesvirtual@gmail.com.
