In the midst of intensifying ecological crises, social and political conflict, and accelerating technological developments, rising rates of mental distress must be addressed with contextually-attuned interventions that link the social with the psychological. In practice, policy, and research settings alike, there is an urgent need for graduates who do not simply deploy psychological tools and techniques, but who are equipped to think and act in context to transform conditions of injustice and inequality.

In this emphasis of the master’s programme, students learn to think critically about concepts of health and well-being, to sensitively contextualize approaches, to strengthen local practices and community resources, and to develop responsive and responsible lines of research. The emphasis offers a historically and culturally situated, psychosocial foundation to clinical and health psychologies and will enable students to meaningfully link theory, research, practice, and policy in your future career.

Contact:

Head of the Program Berlin, Emphasis in Clinical Psychology and Public Mental Health
Dr. Kate Sheese
kate.sheese@sfu-berlin.de

Ass.-Prof. Thomas Ditye, MRes PhD
Head of the International Psychology Programmes (Vienna)
SFU Vienna
thomas.ditye@sfu.ac.at