Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A dedicated Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar for the 18th edition of the LMH course will be announced soon. In the meantime, you can refer to the AMA webinar that had been hosted by our team for the 17th edition to help address your current questions.
What are the dates and time of the course?
Phase I will start from 25th September 2026 and Phase II will be between 18th – 23rd January 2027 (More details to be announced soon )
Where can participants of Phase II stay?
Accommodation for selected participants for Phase II will be booked in Goa with 7 nights’ stay and meals included. (More details to be announced soon)
Are there any scholarships/fee waivers available for applicants?
When will I know if I have been selected for the course?
No, there are no scholarships or fee waivers available for LMH 2026-27, for both Phase I and Phase II.
Given that we receive a large number of applications, we will ideally try and get back to you about the decision as soon as possible via email.
What do the course fees include?
Phase I: Access to the learning platform and academic materials, including readings, recordings of sessions and presentations, till February 2027. Phase II: Accommodation for seven nights from the 17th of January 2027 (check-in at 1 PM) to the 24th of January 2027 (check out at 10 AM), all meals, course materials, and group leisure activities organised during the course. Note: Fees exclude travel to and from Goa, internal travel, and any additional services ordered at the venue. If you are selected for Phase III, mentoring for a year is provided to you at no extra cost.
What do the course fees not cover?
Travel costs to and from Goa, local travel in Goa, and any additional services ordered directly by you at the venue.
How can I get access to the course materials?
Do I have to go through Phase I to apply for Phase II or can I apply for Phase II directly?
Course materials will be shared through an online learning platform. You will receive an email from the organising team with details of the learning platform and how to access it in September 2026.
The course is designed such that all participants are required to complete Phase I to be able to attend Phase II. In the application form, you will be given three choices: (1) apply ONLY for Phase I; (2) apply ONLY for Phase II (if you have completed Phase I of the course in the past two years); (3) apply for Phase I and Phase II.
Is there a way to access a recording of the course sessions?
Yes, these will be made available to participants through our online learning platform and you will have access to them from September 2026 to February 2027
Who would be the course tutors?
The list of tutors for 2026-27 is yet to be finalised. Keep an eye on this website, where faculty will continue to be updated and all selected participants will be notified once the schedule is confirmed. Previously, our tutors have included: Vikram Patel (Harvard Medical School and Sangath), Soumitra Pathare (Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy), Charlotte Hanlon (Addis Ababa University), Gauri Divan (Sangath), Abhijit Nadkarni (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Sangath), Tanmoy Goswami (Mental health storyteller and advocate), Felix Naughton (University of East Anglia), Ratnaboli Ray (Founder: Anjali), Doerte Bemme (King’s College London), Prabha Chandra National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences) and many others.
Where can I know about past alumni’s experience of the course?
Please view this video on our website
Who can apply for the course?
We encourage applications from people who are committed to improving care at a population and community level and students and early-career researchers who are curious about the global mental health field. No prior clinical or mental health experience is required to apply for the course. We also encourage applications from people from diverse and allied fields of health, social work, etc. as the global mental health field acknowledges the need for multidisciplinary perspectives. People with lived experience of mental health, who are hoping to be changemakers at a systems and policy level are also encouraged to apply.
What is the course schedule?
The detailed course schedule will be emailed to selected participants in early September 2026.
What is the Course fee structure and the last date of applying for the Course?
Please refer to our website for fee details and important dates.
How much time will I get to make the fee payment?
After Phase II, can I get guidance for future job opportunities so that one can use this training effectively for social impact?
Participants will be given 2 weeks to make the fee payment after an acceptance email has been sent out to them. If you face any difficulty in making the payment, you can write to the team at lmh@sangath.in
If you are selected for Phase III of the course, which involves online mentoring, you will be able to access advice on careers and explore options with your assigned mentor, who will be one of the tutors/facilitators from the course. We also encourage participants to network and develop relationships with various peers, tutors and the Sangath team. Previously, participants have reached out to people they have met via the course, in their individual capacity, to get advice, collaborate and plan future projects.
Can I cancel my application?
Cancellation charges will be as follows Phase I: 1. Refund after deduction of 10% for cancellation/Deferral 30 days before the start date. 2. No refund for cancellation within 30 days of the start date. Phase 2: 1. Refund after deduction of 25% for Cancellation/Deferral 30 days before the start date 2. No refund for Cancellation within 30 days of the start date Deferral to next year: You will have an option of deferring your admission to the next cohort. For phase I, there will be no charges for deferral. For phase II, the participant will be charged the room cancellation charges paid by Sangath to the venue at actuals. Additionally, if the room rates increase in the subsequent year, the participant will be required to pay the difference in room rent at actuals.
What will the participants get at end of the Course?
LMH participants will be provided with a Certificate after completion of Phase I and Phase II of the Course respectively.
If I apply for Phase II of the course, do I need to pay the fee listed on the website when I apply, or only if I clear Phase I and am selected for Phase II?
Are there any accommodations for individuals with disabilities?
At the time of the application, you will be given three choices: 1. Apply ONLY for Phase I; 2. Apply only for Phase II (if you have completed Phase I of the course in the past two years); 3. Apply for Phase I AND Phase II You can view the fee detail at our website
The team is committed to ensuring that the course experience is smooth for everyone. You can write about any requirements/accommodation in the application form or share them with us at: lmh@sangath.in.
For any further queries, write to us at lmh@sangath.in