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5 Mental Health PhD Degree Programs
The University of Iowa
Community Behavioral Health, PhD
- Iowa City, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Community Behavioral Health is designed to prepare students for careers where they can improve mental health and well-being in communities. It emphasizes a deep understanding of beh...
Wayne State University
Psychology and Infant Mental Health (Ph.D. Dual-Title)
- Detroit, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Psychology and Infant Mental Health with a dual-title option is designed to prepare students for research and leadership in infant mental health. The program combines core psychology trai...
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Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
PhD in Mental Health
- Baltimore, USA
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. degree is a research-oriented doctoral degree. Although it does not require the completion of a master’s degree, it entails completion of all course requirements for the Master of Health Science (MHS) degree along the way. We encourage all doctoral students to participate in at least one research group of the major research programs in the department.
University of San Francisco - School of Nursing and Health Professions
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- San Francisco, USA
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) plan of study in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares registered nurses (RNs) with a baccalaureate or master's degree as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) in the PMHNP role. A post-graduate PMHNP certificate program is available for the doctorally prepared nurse.
Arizona State University
Behavioral Health (Management), DBH
- Central City, USA
- Tempe, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Science in Behavioral Health Management through the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to lead and mana...
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Studying for a PhD in Mental Health equips you with advanced knowledge and skills to influence the future of mental health care. This field focuses on rigorous research, evidence-based practices, and the development of innovative interventions that address a range of mental health issues.
As a PhD student, you’ll dive deep into areas like psychological assessment, intervention design, and data analysis. You’ll gain skills in conducting comprehensive literature reviews, designing empirical studies, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. Courses often include advanced statistics, clinical psychology, and neurobiology, offering a thorough understanding of the biological and psychological underpinnings of mental health.
Completing a PhD in this area can open doors to various career paths. Graduates often pursue roles in academia, clinical research, or public health initiatives. The path can be demanding, requiring a high level of intellectual engagement to foster critical thinking and nuanced understanding of complex issues in mental health. Students develop resilience as they explore innovative approaches to improve mental health outcomes in diverse populations.