Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Psychology & Community Mental Health Internship in Tanzania.

Develop unique understanding of mental health disorders on these Psychology internships in Tanzania, where demand for quality mental health treatment is high. Psychology interns assist professional therapists in outpatient mental health departments, delivering vital services to patients and their families.

Interns in Arusha are accommodated together on one of the city’s most top-rated guest houses, located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood (just 15 minutes from town center). Living is safe, clean, modern and comfortable, including 24/7 gated security, housekeeping, and a live-in local coordinator.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for students in their first year of relevant higher education in a related clinical subject, which includes a psychological component/module of study.

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English. However, you can expect that some patient interactions will be carried out in local languages. Your supervisor will be available to debrief these sessions in English with you afterwards.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Mental disorders are common all over the world, and are known to hamper socio-economic development and growth. Despite guidelines from WHO for mental health service frameworks, Tanzania still struggles with the successful treatment and rehabilitation of people who suffer from various mental health conditions. Limited access to quality mental health treatment can mean many individuals remain untreated for years. Traditional cultural beliefs in Tanzania can also differ from western approaches to mental health and wellbeing. Tanzanians may prefer to seek help via traditional healers, before turning to general practitioners and westernized psychology/psychiatry treatments.

Interns on a Psychology internship in Tanzania work in an outpatient mental health department, where patients from the community are received, assessed, diagnosed, and referred to various in-patient facilities. Interns assist and observe a mental healthcare professional in clinics with patients, providing guidance and treatment.

Activities can include:

• Working alongside mental health clinicians and social workers
• Observing mental health assessments and treatments
• Assisting with counselling and psycho-educational sessions
• Helping to care for people who can’t access major hospitals
• Promoting mental health awareness

As an intern, you’ll gain a unique understanding by observing the effects of long term mental illness on the daily lives of underprivileged people, as well as the widespread impacts of mental illness on the local community. You’ll also deliver a report on your experience and findings at the end of your internship, reinforcing your biggest learnings and achievements.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Tanzania programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.