CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
About the Centre
Recognising that community well-being is important to promote the success of societies, the Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH) was founded in 2017 with an aim to provide education, training and to disseminate knowledge to stakeholders (e.g. students and professionals) for enhancing community wellbeing. The Center follows a preventive approach to promote positive mental health. In this pursuit, emphasis is laid on advancing research in domains of relevance – social/religious orientation, arts, music, clinical psychology – while maintaining an applied focus. CCMH will continue to address current mental health and social priorities, with the objective of making a real difference to the quality of health. The ultimate goal of the Centre is to channelise research efforts for innovating and transforming the well-being of communities.
Vision
The Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH) envisions a society where community well-being is prioritized and promoted through education, training, and the dissemination of knowledge. ace discrimination.
Mission
CCMH is dedicated to advancing research in domains such as social orientation, arts, music, and behavioural sciences, with a focus on promotive approaches to mental health. Through education and training, the Centre aims to make a real difference in addressing current and future mental health concerns for all.
Objectives
Disseminate knowledge to stakeholders, including students and professionals, to enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Maintain a holistic focus on promotive measures while addressing current and future mental health.
Channelize research efforts to innovate and transform the well-being of communities.
Means
The Centre will realise its aims at various geographical levels by:
Conducting research and training students in the domain of community mental health
Organising outreach workshops and holding public awareness events to disseminate latest research findings on mental ailments
Developing platforms and tools for fostering community engagement and facilitating both national and international alliances.
Our Impact
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