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Department of Mental Health @ BSPH
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The only department of mental health at a public health school in the U.S.
🏫 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
📍Baltimore, MD
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/mental-health
MHS student Pamela Osseyi is passionate about centering community, in and out of the classroom. In our new Student Spotlight, learn about Pamela's MHS experience, including her favorite classes, her internships, and how living in Baltimore keeps her inspired: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/student...
November 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Congratulations to DMH Chair Pamela Collins for being awarded the Carl Taube Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Field of Mental Health at APHA 2025!
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Meet online MHS student Dylan Schouppe! Dylan is pursuing the program from Alaska, but the distance hasn't stopped him from networking, connecting with classmates, and collaborating with faculty mentors. Learn more about his MHS experience: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/student...
October 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day. This year, we reflect on the impact that emergencies and catastrophes have on mental health. From climate change to conflict, learn more about our long history of supporting populations in crisis (thread):

1. Climate Change's Psychological Impact: bit.ly/3IOPFGJ
October 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Tiara Willie spoke about gender-based violence with Michelle Decker and Charvonne Holliday Nworu. Watch her session: bit.ly/3KH1Upb
October 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
DMH faculty shared their mental health expertise with hundreds of leaders across public health last week at the 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit. Sarah Murray and Tamar Mendelson discussed restorative practices in schools. Watch their session: bit.ly/3IKFLpA
October 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Last week we were thrilled to kick off the 2025-2026 academic year by welcoming our new MHS and PhD students to the Department of Mental Health! Faculty, staff, and students gathered at New Student Orientation to get to know each other and celebrate the exciting year ahead.
August 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Congratulations to the class of 2025! We’re so proud of our MHS, Bachelor’s/MHS, and PhD graduates and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!
May 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There's still time to register for a Summer Institute course! Summer Institute is open to all professionals and degree-seeking students interested in delving deeper into mental health. Choose from 19 virtual courses, with asynchronous and 2-day synchronous options. Register by May 16! bit.ly/41LIxSa
May 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action." Whether you’re sharing resources, supporting loved ones, or advocating for your community, every action counts.
This May, what are you doing to turn awareness into action?
May 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Want to learn more about the impact of climate change on mental health? Register for Climate Change and Mental Health, an asynchronous Summer Institute course that is open to all working professionals and degree-seeking students. Register by May 16! bit.ly/41LIxSa
April 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
There's still time to register for a Summer Institute course! Choose from 19 virtual courses, with asynchronous and 2-day synchronous options. Summer Institute is open to all professionals and degree-seeking students interested in delving deeper into mental health. Register by May 16! bit.ly/41LIxSa
April 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Meet Pam Chiakpo, a full-time student pursuing the MHS in Mental Health before applying to medical school. Learn more about Pam's journey to DMH, highlights from her time in the MHS program, her favorite parts of living in Baltimore, and advice she'd give to prospective students: bit.ly/3FZlx9P
April 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Learn how sleep is integral to physical and mental well-being in our virtual Summer Institute course, Sleep and Public Health. SI courses are open to all professionals and degree-seeking students. Check out this and 18 other virtual, two-day courses: bit.ly/41LIxSa
March 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Interested in learning more about workplace mental health? We have a Summer Institute course for that!
Our Workplace Mental Health class offers a comprehensive look into theories, methods, and strategies that can improve worker well-being. Register today! publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/su...
March 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Scholarships are available for the MHS in Mental Health if you apply by March 1! MHS alums have gone onto careers in medicine, research, community organizations, foundations, and more. (Apply by June 1 if you're not applying for scholarship consideration.) publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/mh...
February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
You don't have to be a Hopkins student to learn from our faculty of experts! Summer Institute courses are open to all degree-seeking students and working professionals who are interested in broadening their mental health knowledge and skill-sets. Register today! publichealth.jhu.edu/academics/su...
February 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM