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DHA Campus, IslamabadMandra Campus, Rawalpindi
Free, one month, certificate on completion
A one-month virtual programme built around Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE), the WHO–UNICEF endorsed psychosocial intervention for adolescent mental health in Pakistan.
About the programme
A one-month virtual training programme built around Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE), the WHO–UNICEF endorsed tried and tested psychosocial intervention to improve adolescent mental health in Pakistan. Read how GIHD is scaling EASE across Pakistan's public mental health services.
The GIHD Virtual Training Programme gives graduates a chance to build practical mental health skills to support adolescent mental health through EASE. EASE is a group psychological intervention for young adolescents facing psychosocial distress.
In this self-paced training programme, you'll learn how EASE's core skills are applied, understand how it's delivered by trained facilitators, and get exposure to community-based mental health work, with continuous guidance from the GIHD team.
Live seminars
An introduction to the GIHD virtual training programme, and what to expect over the coming weeks.
A mid-programme touchpoint to review progress and answer any questions.
Held on completion, offering guidance on next steps for a career in mental health.
Choosing the right route
| Virtual Training Programme (This Course) | EASE Practitioner Certification | |
|---|---|---|
| Target audience | Graduates, students, and early-career learners | Healthcare providers, psychologists, and school counsellors |
| Duration & format | 1 month (part-time, ~15 hrs/week), virtual self-paced + 3 live webinars | 8 days intensive clinical workshop + supervised practical fieldwork |
| Cost | Free (no tuition fees) | Subsidized institutional professional fee |
| Qualification issued | GIHD Certificate of Completion (introductory foundation) | Accredited EASE Facilitator Certification (authorized to deliver EASE) |
| Delivery mode | Self-paced study via online portal (schedules confirmed upon registration) | In-person/interactive clinical training with live roleplay and supervision |
The Virtual Training Programme provides foundational psychosocial knowledge and community insight. It does not certify learners as clinical mental health providers or licensed EASE interventionists.
Frequently asked questions
A one-month virtual programme built around EASE, a WHO–UNICEF endorsed intervention for adolescent mental health in Pakistan. It mixes self-paced learning with live seminars and support from the GIHD team.
No. This virtual programme is a free one-month orientation with three live seminars. EASE Training & Certification is a separate nine-module, ~4-hour GIHD certificate with structured supervision. If you want the certified module path, use EASE Training & Certification.
Not quite. When GIHD cannot offer in-person internships, internship applicants are invited to join this free virtual month instead. The paid 3–6 month Islamabad placement is described on the Internship Programme page.
No. It's open to any graduate, and the programme builds these skills from scratch.
No, not yet. You still need to click the registration link and complete registration.
Click "Apply now" on this page. It takes you to the GIHD training portal to complete registration. There's no deadline, so apply whenever you're ready.
One month, part-time and flexible. Around 15 hours a week.
Mostly self-paced, but there are three live seminars you'll need to attend along the way.
An orientation at the start, a check-in midway through, and a career guidance session at the end.
Yes, the GIHD team is available for support throughout the programme.
Yes. GIHD publishes it as completely free — no tuition fee.
Yes, once you finish all required parts. EASE is WHO–UNICEF endorsed, though the certificate is issued by GIHD.
Not guaranteed, but the final seminar covers next steps for a mental health career. It also looks good on a CV or study application.
Yes, all live sessions are recorded. You'll just need a laptop and a stable internet connection.
Call +92 333 0590373 or email [email protected].
Also for you
A fully paid, professionally structured internship for young people passionate about youth mental health — hands-on research, one-to-one mentorship, career counselling, transport and accommodation.
Young people at GIHD are co-creators, leaders and changemakers — peer researchers, youth advisors, campaigners, storytellers and programme co-designers, with fair compensation and real decision-making power.
Get involved
A one-month virtual programme built around Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE), the WHO–UNICEF endorsed psychosocial intervention for adolescent mental health in Pakistan.
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