This module introduces learners to the principles and scope of behavioural health, emphasizing the relationship between mental health, emotional well-being, substance use, and physical health. Participants will explore the historical evolution of behavioural health, biopsychosocial models, determinants of mental health, and the role of healthcare professionals in promoting psychological wellness across diverse populations.

This module examines human behaviour through developmental, cognitive, emotional, and social perspectives. Learners will understand how biological, psychological, and environmental factors influence behaviour from infancy through older adulthood.

This module explores the neurobiological foundations of behaviour, including brain anatomy, neurotransmitters, neural pathways, and their influence on emotions, cognition, and behavioural responses. Participants will gain insight into the biological basis of mental health disorders.

This module focuses on comprehensive behavioural health assessment techniques, including interviewing skills, mental status examination, risk assessment, and diagnostic frameworks. Learners will develop competencies in identifying mental health conditions using evidence-based approaches.

Participants will study the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of common mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on early recognition and interdisciplinary treatment approaches.

This module addresses substance use disorders and behavioural addictions. Learners will understand risk factors, assessment methods, treatment options, relapse prevention, and harm-reduction strategies.

Participants will develop essential counselling and communication skills for effective behavioural health practice. The module emphasizes empathy, active listening, rapport building, and patient-centered interactions.

This module introduces evidence-based psychotherapies used in behavioural health. Learners will understand therapeutic models, indications, techniques, and outcome evaluation.

This module focuses on mental health concerns affecting children and adolescents. Learners will explore developmental psychopathology, behavioural disorders, family dynamics, and school-based interventions.

Participants will study behavioural health issues affecting adults and older adults, including age-related psychological changes, chronic illness, dementia, and healthy aging strategies.

This module equips learners with skills to manage behavioural health emergencies and trauma-related conditions. Emphasis is placed on crisis stabilization, safety planning, and trauma-informed care.

Learners will explore the integration of behavioural health within primary care and specialty healthcare settings. The module highlights collaborative care models and behavioural medicine approaches.

This module examines behavioural health from a population perspective, focusing on prevention, health promotion, community outreach, and reducing mental health disparities.

Participants will study legal frameworks, ethical decision-making, cultural competence, patient rights, confidentiality, and advocacy in behavioural health practice.

The final module focuses on research methodology, critical appraisal of evidence, quality improvement, and application of knowledge through a behavioural health capstone project. Learners will demonstrate competencies acquired throughout the fellowship.