The Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program designed to equip mental health professionals, educators, counsellors, and allied practitioners with the cultural competence necessary to understand and address the complex interplay between culture, mind, and mental health. Rooted in evidence-based theory and enriched with real-world application, this program emphasizes the psychological and psychiatric foundations of cultural identity, cross-cultural variations in mental health, and culturally sensitive approaches to assessment, intervention, and community engagement.
Participants will explore how cultural beliefs, values, and social contexts shape cognitive, emotional, and behavioral experiences, understand culturally influenced expressions of psychological distress, and apply inclusive and contextually relevant practices in both clinical and community settings. The course also highlights the importance of cultural formulation in diagnosis, indigenous healing practices, migration-related stress, cultural stigma surrounding mental illness, and the critical role of families, communities, and socio-political factors in shaping mental health outcomes. With a balanced focus on theoretical depth and practical application, students will be prepared to address culturally rooted challenges, enhance therapeutic alliance in multicultural contexts, and contribute meaningfully to inclusive and globally informed mental health care.
Programme Overview
The PG Diploma/Executive Diploma in Cultural Psychology & Psychiatry is a one-year intensive program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand, assess, and intervene in mental health issues through culturally-informed and contextually-sensitive approaches. This comprehensive course integrates theory and practice from psychology and psychiatry, enabling participants to address the complex interactions between culture, mind, and mental health. The curriculum covers key areas including cultural foundations of mental health, cross-cultural psychopathology, cultural formulation in clinical practice, transcultural counselling, cultural influences on trauma, resilience, and identity, and relevant legislation and policy frameworks. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, ethical care, cultural competence, and rights-based, inclusive service delivery. Learning methods include in-depth modules, cultural case studies, and applied assessments. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct culturally-sensitive assessments, design culturally-appropriate interventions, facilitate culturally-informed community engagement, and advocate for equitable and inclusive mental health care across diverse sociocultural contexts.
Programme Structure
Module 1: Foundations of Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry
Module 2: Cultural Constructs of Mental Illness and Well-being
Module 3: Theoretical Models in Cultural Psychology
Module 4: Diagnosis and Treatment in Cultural Psychiatry
Module 5: Development, Identity, and Culture Across the Lifespan
Module 6: Intersectionality of Culture, Gender, Caste, Class, and Religion
Module 7: Culture and Psychotherapy: Indigenous and Global Perspectives
Module 8: Migration, Refugee Mental Health, and Transcultural Adaptation
Module 9: Ethics, Law, and Human Rights in Cultural Psychiatry
Module 10: Case Studies in Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry
Eligibility
Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.
Programme Duration
12 months for the Post Graduate Diploma and 6 months for the Executive Diploma.
Programme Mode
Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.
Programme Deliverables
A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.
Examination and Certification
IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying for all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Each of your modules is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to your programme.
All the participants are expected to appear for an online exam and are also obliged to submit assignments after each module. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry by Centre for Health Management and Research, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules, Online Classes (Online mode) or face-to-face classes (Regular mode), elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well.
Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations
The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resources department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing & interview skills.
In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare giants like Healthcare Settings (Apollo, Max Healthcare, Fortis etc.), Corporate Wellness Centres (Amaha, Mantra Care, Nirawellness etc.), Health Coaching and Consultancy (The Health Science Academy, Aanya Wellness, Shreehi Consulting Services LLP etc.), Education and Training, NGO’s (Mind root Foundation, The MIND foundation etc.), and Private Practices etc.
Future career prospects
As the field of cultural psychology and psychiatry continues to advance, the PG Diploma/Executive Diploma in Cultural Psychology & Psychiatry will adapt to incorporate emerging research, interdisciplinary approaches, and innovations in culturally-informed mental health care delivery. With growing recognition of the importance of culturally responsive, person-centered, and rights-based mental health services, the programme will increasingly draw from psychology, psychiatry, public health, and clinical practice to address the complex interplay between culture, mental health, and social contexts. Future iterations will focus on specialized training for working with individuals experiencing cultural distress, identity challenges, acculturation stress, and the psychological impact of social marginalization or cultural conflict. The curriculum will also integrate digital tools such as tele-mental health and technology-assisted interventions, preparing graduates for both traditional and remote service delivery. Emphasis will be placed on culturally-sensitive assessment, collaborative care models, policy advocacy, resilience-building within diverse cultural contexts, and practitioner self-care and burnout prevention. Graduates will be well-equipped for careers in hospitals, mental health organizations, NGOs, educational institutions, government programs, and international development agencies engaged in culturally-informed mental health care, research, and policy.
S.No. | Programmes | Duration | Mode | Programmes Fee |
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1 | Post Graduate Diploma | 12 months | Online | Rs.95,000/- (USD 1500) |
2 | Post Graduate Diploma | 12 months | Regular | Rs.150,000/- (USD 4000) |
3 | Diploma | 12 months | Regular | Rs.105,000/- (USD 3000) |
4 | Diploma | 12 months | Online | Rs.75,000/- (USD 1400) |
5 | Executive Diploma | 6 months | Online | Rs.75,000/- (USD 1400) |
Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 30th May 2025.
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