Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health Program, UofT

The Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health (BPMH) Program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate Minor that allows students to choose from a wide range of courses in Buddhist Studies, cognitive science, medical anthropology, psychology of religion, health psychology, and sociological analyses of physical and mental health. With this training, students acquire an understanding of how Buddhist traditions have interacted with and contributed to global and diverse understandings of consciousness, mental health and illness, and determinants of physical health. 

The program responds to a growing public dialogue between scientists, academics and health practitioners about the contributions of Buddhism to understanding physical and mental health.