Enroll for the Free Global Online Course on Co-Production in Mental Health Research Offered by the SUCCEED Africa Project 2026

Individuals passionate about mental health, public health, healthcare research, and community engagement are invited to enroll in the Free Global Online Course on Co-Production in Mental Health Research, offered by the SUCCEED Africa Project. Open to participants worldwide, this self-paced online course provides a unique opportunity to explore inclusive research methods that place people with lived experience at the center of mental health research.

Running from 17 July to 7 August 2026, the course is completely free and can be completed from anywhere with an internet connection, making it accessible to students, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, NGO practitioners, and anyone interested in advancing equitable mental health research.

About the Course

The course introduces learners to the concept of co-production, an approach that encourages researchers, healthcare professionals, service users, and communities to work together as equal partners throughout every stage of the research process.

Built around the internationally recognized principle “Nothing about us, without us,” the programme demonstrates how involving people with lived experience leads to more relevant, inclusive, and impactful mental health research.

Participants will explore practical ways to foster meaningful collaboration between researchers and communities while strengthening person-centered healthcare practices.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to participants from all countries and welcomes individuals from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds.

Eligible participants include:

• Students interested in mental health and public health.
• Academic researchers.
• Healthcare professionals.
• Mental health practitioners.
• NGO and community development professionals.
• Policymakers.
• Individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions.
• Anyone interested in participatory research and inclusive healthcare.

No matter where participants are located, the online format allows them to learn at their own pace and fit the course around their existing commitments.

What Participants Will Learn

Throughout the course, learners will gain practical knowledge and insights into collaborative mental health research.

Topics include:

• Principles of co-production in mental health research.
• The value of lived experience in research design.
• Inclusive and participatory research methods.
• Building partnerships between researchers and communities.
• Ethical considerations in collaborative research.
• Strategies for promoting equity and inclusion in healthcare.
• Improving the quality and relevance of mental health services through co-production.

By the end of the programme, participants will have a stronger understanding of how collaborative research can improve healthcare outcomes and influence better policies.

Course Details

Prospective participants should note the following information:

• Course: Co-Production in Mental Health Research
• Provider: SUCCEED Africa Project
• Mode of Study: Fully Online
• Learning Format: Self-paced
• Course Dates: 17 July – 7 August 2026
• Cost: Free
• Eligibility: Open worldwide

The flexible online delivery enables participants to complete lessons whenever it best suits their personal and professional schedules.

Why You Should Enroll

Mental health research is increasingly recognizing the importance of involving communities and people with lived experience in decision-making processes.

This free course provides participants with valuable knowledge on how collaborative research approaches can strengthen healthcare systems, improve research quality, and ensure services better reflect the needs of those they are designed to support.

Whether you are an experienced researcher or simply interested in learning more about inclusive healthcare practices, this programme offers practical skills that can be applied in academic, clinical, community, and policy settings.

How to Register

Individuals interested in joining the course can register by contacting the course organizers directly or by following the official registration instructions provided by the SUCCEED Africa Project.

For enquiries and registration information, please contact:

Erin Burn
Email: Erin.Burn@lshtm.ac.uk

Interested applicants are encouraged to register early to secure their participation before the course begins on 17 July 2026.

With free enrollment, worldwide accessibility, flexible self-paced learning, and expert-led content, the SUCCEED Africa Project’s Co-Production in Mental Health Research course presents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of inclusive research and contribute to improving mental health outcomes across diverse communities.

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