Executive Development Programme in Mental Health Game Design: Strategic Leadership

• Strategic Leadership in Mental Health Game Design: This unit will cover the fundamental concepts of strategic leadership, focusing on its application in mental health game design. It will explore how leaders can create a vision for their games that aligns with the needs of mental health stakeholders and guide their teams toward realizing this vision. • Mental Health Game Design Process: This unit will delve into the various stages of the mental health game design process, from concept development to evaluation. It will emphasize the importance of user-centered design principles and evidence-based practices in creating effective mental health games. • Stakeholder Management in Mental Health Game Design: This unit will examine how to engage and manage stakeholders, including mental health professionals, patients, and game developers, throughout the design process. It will cover best practices for communication, collaboration, and negotiation. • Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Game Design: This unit will explore the ethical challenges that arise in the design and implementation of mental health games. It will cover topics such as data privacy, informed consent, and cultural sensitivity. • Business Strategy for Mental Health Game Design: This unit will cover the business aspects of mental health game design, including market analysis, revenue models, and partnership development. It will provide leaders with the tools they need to create sustainable business models that support their mission to improve mental health outcomes. • Evidence-Based Practice in Mental Health Game Design: This unit will review the scientific evidence base for mental health games and provide guidelines for designing games that are grounded in this evidence. It will cover topics such as game mechanics, user engagement, and therapeutic alliance. • Innovation and Creativity in Mental Health Game Design: This unit will encourage leaders to think creatively and innovatively in their approach to mental health game design. It will cover topics such as design thinking, prototyping, and iterative design. • Scaling and Dissemination of Mental Health Games: This unit will explore strategies for scaling and disseminating mental health games to reach larger audiences. It will cover topics such as marketing, distribution channels, and implementation science. • Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Mental Health Games: This unit will provide leaders with the tools they need to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of their mental health games. It will cover topics such