Mental Health & Psychiatric Internship
Program Overview
Whether you're undertaking an elective placement in Africa or are a trained professional, this unique experience offers a deeper understanding and awareness of the mental health care system. Observe firsthand the challenges hospitals face during clinic and ward rounds, and regularly participate in community outreach and home visit projects.
This mental health and psychiatric internship is exclusively available to individuals currently studying a mental health or psychology-related degree at a university or to fully qualified professionals.
By observing and shadowing mental health teams, you'll gain real insight into the challenges faced and the stark contrasts in how a developing country treats its patients. This internship allows participants to understand how psychiatric services operate in Ghana.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Medicine
- Psychology
Updated Aug 26, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Kumasi, Ghana
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Professional degree
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
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