This MRes is for you if you’re interested in understanding the impact of socio-cultural factors on mental health and mental health care. It’s particularly aimed at students who want to go on to further doctoral research training through the LISS DTP Programme. This MRes is an excellent preparation for a career in research and clinical practice. This MRes gives you a sophisticated understanding of the impact of socio-cultural factors on mental health, mental illness and healthcare. It will enable you to work in a research or mental health care role in a multicultural setting, both here in the UK and abroad. You’ll have a global perspective on mental health, including recognition of the importance and challenges in working with culturally-diverse populations, as well as approaches and practices relevant to addressing these challenges. You’ll examine how cultural factors such as belief systems, values, practices and traditions can affect an individual’s mental health risk – and their resilience. You’ll also look at how migration, race and other cultural phenomena intersect to create mental health challenges and how these can be addressed in direct clinical practice and health care systems.