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PSCH 396 - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

This advanced research seminar builds on foundational knowledge of mental health services and community-based research, shifting from understanding what behavioral health research is to examining how it is designed, adapted, implemented, and evaluated in real-world settings. Students will explore how evidence-based interventions and research protocols are translated into practice within schools, clinics, and community organizations, with particular attention to equity, cultural context, feasibility, and system-level constraints. Through applied readings, case-based discussions, and hands-on activities, students will learn how researchers and practitioners make decisions when ideal study conditions are not possible.

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Learn independently

Enroll in the Independent Learners group and complete the course with a community of learners interested in health equity.

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Start a group

Learn together about the roots of health inequity by starting a group for your organization. Our course provides step-by-step guidance on how to facilitate healthy dialogue and exploration.