Dr. Wietse Tol

Professor

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Biography

Wietse Anton Tol is a Professor in the Global Mental Health Section of the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen. He has an extensive educational background, holding a PhD in Public Mental Health, with research focused on mental health and psychosocial support interventions for people who have experienced adversity. His research particularly emphasizes integrated multi-sectoral interventions that address social determinants of mental health including gender-based violence and poverty. Additionally, Dr. Tol has served as an Extraordinary Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and as an Adjunct Professor at the Johns Hopkins University. He has also worked as a Senior Technical Advisor for HealthRight International and was the Program Director for the Peter C. Alderman Program in Global Mental Health. His work is highly regarded in the fields of public mental health and implementation research, with a focus on humanitarian emergencies and mixed methods research. Tol aims to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-02-28 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading research in Global Mental Health and interventions for humanitarian settings.

Extraordinary Professor

2021-11-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Contributing to research on social justice in global mental health.

Senior Technical Advisor

2021-07-01 — Present

HealthRight International • International

Advising on mental health programs and interventions.

Adjunct Faculty

2020-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD, USA

Teaching and mentoring students in Global Mental Health.

Program Director

2014-01-01 — 2021-06-01

Peter C. Alderman Program, HealthRight International • International

Oversaw mental health programs in low-income settings.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.