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Study Abroad for Social Work: Mental Health in Chennai, India

Term To Study: Winter Term 2018
Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2018
Program Starts: Jan 05, 2018
Program Ends: Apr 01, 2018
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $2,800
Program Locations: Chennai
Contact Phone: 713 221 8143
Contact Name: Shahnaz Savani
Contact Email: savanis@uhd.edu
What is Included: The fee is subject to change. It includes airfare and accommodations.
What is not Included: Local transportation, most meals.
Estimated Costs: In addition to the program fee students should budget $400.
Program Description

The program will introduce students to the profession of social work with individuals and families with mental health issues as practiced in India through agency visits, outreach activities and exposure to community-based organizations doing mental health and suicide prevention work. The program will also enhance understanding and skills related to mental health practice and suicide prevention and intervention through interactions with SNEHA, SCARF, SAMARTH and other organizations.

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Population: 1205073612
Capital: New Delhi
Per-capita GDP: $ 3700
Size: 3287263 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 05:30 hours) Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, New Delhi

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