DHA Phase 5, Islamabad
Mandra, Rawalpindi
Global Institute of Human Development
GIHD Virtual Training Program
A one-month virtual training program 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 here about our randomized control trial of EASE in PakistanThe GIHD Virtual Training Program 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 program, 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.
Three live seminars run alongside the self-paced modules.
An introduction to the GIHD virtual training program, and what to expect over the coming weeks.
A mid-program touchpoint to review progress and answer any questions.
Held on completion, offering guidance on next steps for a career in mental health.
Answers to common questions about EASE and the program.
A one-month virtual program 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.
Not quite. GIHD can't offer in-person internships right now, so internship applicants are being invited to join this program instead.
No. It's open to any graduate, and the program builds these skills from scratch.
No, not yet. You still need to click the registration link and complete registration.
Click "Apply Now" on the program 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 program.
Yes, completely free.
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 0333 0590373 or email info@gihd.edu.pk.
DHA Islamabad: Building 18, SVC Road C2/C4, Sector H, Phase 5, DHA Islamabad, Pakistan
Mandra: Near Rural Health Center, Mandra, Village Bucha, Tehsil Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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