About the centre
Research, teaching and advocacy for mental health in Africa
A joint initiative of the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University, and the only WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health and Psychiatry in South Africa. We build capacity through accredited postgraduate programmes, generate evidence on mental health policy and services, and work to put mental health on health and development agendas across the continent.
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PhD and MPhil alumni leading mental health work across Africa
Peer-reviewed papers, policy briefs and reports from the Centre
PGDip, MPhil and PhD applications for 2027 - closing 31 August
Research across five themes, in South Africa and with partners across the continent.
Accredited postgraduate programmes in public mental health, taught at UCT.
Manuals, tools and frameworks from our projects — free to download and adapt.
The CPMH does not provide mental health support services. The CPMH is a research institution jointly led from the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University. If you need mental health support, please contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG).
Phone: +27 21 406 6663
Email: media@cpmh.org.za
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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