Table 1.

Examples excerpt from global mental health (GMH) competencies for fellowship training and International Declaration of Core Competencies in Professional Psychology (IDCCP)

GMH domains	IDCCPP clusters/competencies
Structural determinants of mental health	Works with knowledge and understanding of the historical, political, social and cultural context of clients, colleagues and relevant others
Cultural aspects of mental health	Works with diversity and demonstrates cultural competence – e.g., cultural humility
Understanding the health systems and resources in mental health	Possesses specialized psychological knowledge and skills – e.g., psychological concepts, constructs, theories, methods, practice and research methodology
Psychotherapy	Conducts psychological interventions with individuals, groups, communities, organizations, systems or society
Training and education	Possesses psychological knowledge and skills Operates as an evidence-based practitioner and acts professionally – e.g., maintain competence as a psychologist
Clinical supervision	Reflects on own work – e.g., validates reflections with peers or supervisors
Interprofessionalism and leadership	Relates appropriately to clients and others – e.g., establishes, maintains and develops appropriate working relationships with colleagues in psychology and other professions
Health equity and ethics	Practices ethically – e.g., applies relevant ethics code, adhere to laws and rules of practice, resolve ethical dilemmas
Quality improvement	Reflects on own work – e.g., implements areas for improvement in one’s practice
Self-reflection and care	Reflects on own work – e.g., the impact of one’s own values and beliefs have on one’s practice