| Department | Department of Psychiatry |
| Minimum requirement for admission | Diploma/ Bachelor’s from any recognized University with knowledge of Computers and English. |
| No. of Seats | 80-100 seats per batch |
| Duration of the Course | 3 months (24 hours online training + 12 hours on-site observer ship) |
| Commencement of Course | Twice per year, as per the request from the respective State Governments. |
| Fees | Rs. 2000/- |
| Brief Description of the Course | This is a hybrid program designed for training lay counsellors in providing psychological first aid for the mentally distressed in the community. The program will cover topics related to recognizing common psychiatric & mental health in the community, providing counselling and identifying potential cases for referrals to specialists |
| Course Coordinator & Contact details | Dr. C Naveen Kumar |
| Faculty | Dr. C Naveen Kumar Dr. N Manjunatha Dr. Suresh Bada Math Dr. Vinay B |
| How to apply? | Once the advertisement is out, application will be available online in the website. |
| Selection process | After the expression of interest is filled, the institution will review the application and those who have fulfilled the criteria will be sent a link for the payment. |
