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    Media and Mental Health Online Course
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    Media and Mental Health Online Course

    by Brown Pre-College Programs

    Explore how media shape mental health through Brown’s psychology and public health course, combining recorded lectures, independent research, and small-group discussion.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Media and Mental Health at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Completing grades 9-12

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $3,364

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Media StudiesPsychologySocial Sciences
    Language: English
    Sessions / cadence: Daily 2-3 hours; 15 hours/week; optional live sessions
    Mentor model: Instructor virtual office hours
    Assessment style: Projects, discussions; no formal grades
    Main deliverable / output: Independent research projects
    Certificate: Digital CeCertificate of Completion
    Latest verified cycle: 2026

    Media and Mental Health summary

    Brown’s course examines how media portray mental health and influence public well-being. It connects everyday media consumption with psychology, media literacy, and public health.

    Expect recorded lectures, independent research, and small-group activities using films, TV clips, and websites. It suits learners who want to question media messages and reflect thoughtfully on their own habits.

    What is Media and Mental Health Online Course?

    Media and Mental Health is a Brown University Pre-College course exploring the relationship between media, psychological treatment, and public well-being. Students examine abnormal psychology and public health while asking whether portrayals of mental illness and treatment are accurate, ethical, and helpful.

    The mostly asynchronous course combines recorded instructor and guest lectures with independent research and small online group activities. Films, TV clips, and websites become material for discussion, while self-reflection connects academic questions to students’ own media use.

    Why Succeed highlights Media and Mental Health

    • The course connects familiar media examples with substantive questions in psychology and public health.

    • Independent research and group discussion encourage students to test claims rather than simply absorb lectures.

    • Attention to accuracy and ethics gives media literacy a clear academic purpose.

    • Instructor office hours and personalized feedback add support to independent online study.

    Who is Media and Mental Health for?

    Best for

    Curious learners who enjoy psychology, media studies, and public health and can manage independent work while discussing sensitive topics respectfully.

    Not ideal if

    You want frequent compulsory live classes, formal grades, or college credit.

    Is Media and Mental Health worth it?

    This course has a strong academic rationale if you want to connect an interest in psychology with the media you encounter daily. Research projects, discussion, and reflection offer useful ways to test that interest beyond passive viewing.

    Its value depends on how actively you use the independent work and instructor support. The certificate recognizes successful completion, but the course provides no college credit and participation does not confer a special route into Brown undergraduate admission.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,364; includes Recorded instructor and guest lectures., Independent research projects and small online group activities., Instructor virtual office hours., Required Canvas orientation., Digital CeCertificate upon successful completion..

    Dates and time commitment

    2 weeks; Daily 2-3 hours; 15 hours/week; optional live sessions.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: Independent research projects are the course's main documented academic output.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

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    How much preparation does Media and Mental Health need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Allow four to six weeks before a future application deadline for the essay, records, and any English testing.

    Main challenge

    Maintaining daily engagement while analyzing sensitive mental health portrayals.

    Typical preparation

    • Draft an original 250-500-word application essay and collect current and previous academic-year grades.

    • Arrange English proficiency testing early if it applies to you.

    • Reserve roughly three hours during the week before classes for the required Canvas orientation.

    • Plan a daily study routine that leaves room for research and group participation.

    Useful if

    You want to practise independent academic study and evaluate media more critically.

    What do students do on Media and Mental Health?

    You examine how media represent mental health and psychological treatment, then connect those portrayals to ethics and public health. Recorded teaching, research, and discussion help you develop a more critical understanding of media’s role in your own life.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete the required Canvas orientation before the course begins.

    2. 2

      Watch recorded instructor and guest lectures introducing the course themes.

    3. 3

      Analyze films, TV clips, and websites for accuracy and ethical implications.

    4. 4

      Develop independent research projects and contribute to small online group activities.

    5. 5

      Discuss public-health questions and reflect on your own media consumption.

    Media and Mental Health dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    15 May 2026

    General Pre-College deadline published on Brown's Apply page.

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    13-24 July 2026

    Reference date

    Applications open

    14 January 2026

    General Brown Pre-College application cycle.

    Reference date

    Admission decisions begin

    19 January 2026

    Decisions are released as complete applications are reviewed.

    Reference date

    Final admission decisions

    22 May 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Completing grades 9-12.

    • Ages 14-18 by June 14, 2026, for the verified cycle.

    • No specific prior experience or knowledge required.

    • Interest in public health, psychology, and media studies.

    • Sensitivity and maturity around mental health topics required.

    • Strong English proficiency required.

    How much does Media and Mental Health cost?

    Program fee

    $3,364 — One two-week online course in the 2026 cycle.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $80 — Nonrefundable; fee waivers have separate eligibility requirements.
    • Enrollment deposit: $500 — Required before course enrollment; generally nonrefundable.
    • Scholarships: Sibley or PPSD — Separate applications and eligibility rules apply; international students are ineligible for Brown's scholarship opportunities.

    What's included

    Recorded instructor and guest lectures., Independent research projects and small online group activities., Instructor virtual office hours., Required Canvas orientation., Digital CeCertificate upon successful completion.

    How to apply to Media and Mental Health

    1. 1

      Create one applicant account in Brown's Student Portal.

    2. 2

      Complete the general Pre-College application and submit an original 250-500-word essay.

    3. 3

      Upload current and previous academic-year grades in English and pay the $80 application fee or obtain a waiver.

    4. 4

      Submit English proficiency results and any additional materials when required.

    5. 5

      Monitor the portal and email for requests and the admissions decision.

    6. 6

      After admission, review your course choice before paying the deposit, then enroll separately through the portal.

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    Learning format

    Learning takes place through Canvas, combining recorded lectures, independent research, small-group activities, daily asynchronous engagement, and optional live sessions whose times are announced at the start. Plan for approximately two to three hours each day, about 15 hours per week, plus roughly three hours for the required orientation during the preceding week.

    Complete orientation by the end of the Friday before the course starts.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Lindsay Orchowski is the listed course instructor.

    • Recorded instructor and guest lectures introduce academic material.

    • Virtual office hours provide access to the instructor.

    • Optional live sessions supplement independent coursework.

    • Brown Pre-College Online emphasizes personalized feedback.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Most course content is asynchronous.
    • Live sessions are optional and encouraged.
    • Live-session times are announced at the start of the course.
    • Daily engagement requires about 15 hours of weekly study.

    Tech requirements

    • Use Canvas, Brown's learning management system.

    • Activate your Brown account and Brown email using the enrollment instructions.

    • Complete the required Canvas orientation before the course begins.

    Assessment style

    The course uses research, discussion, and group activities with personalized feedback, without formal grades or college credit.

    • Complete independent research projects.
    • Contribute to online discussions and small-group activities.
    • Maintain daily asynchronous engagement.
    • Successful completion determines certificate eligibility.
    • The two-week online course does not qualify for a Course Performance Report.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Independent research projects are the course's main documented academic output.

    • Contributions to online discussions and small-group activities.

    • Digital CeCertificate of Completion upon successful completion.

    Media and Mental Health FAQs

    No specific prior experience or knowledge is required. You should be interested in public health, psychology, and media studies and approach the subject with sensitivity and maturity.

    This course is mostly asynchronous, with optional live sessions. Their times are announced at the start, and daily asynchronous engagement is expected.

    Plan for approximately two to three hours each day, or about 15 hours per week. Activities include recorded teaching, research projects, discussion, and group work.

    The course provides no college credit or formal grades. Successful completion earns a Digital CeCertificate of Completion.

    This two-week online course does not meet Brown's three-week minimum for an online Course Performance Report. Successful completion still qualifies you for the digital certificate.

    No. Admission to Brown Pre-College and enrollment in Media and Mental Health are separate steps; admission does not guarantee a specific course place.

    Brown expects applicants to complete most of the application independently. Students are the primary contact for application updates and enrollment communications.

    Students can request reasonable accommodations through the Medical Authorization & Health Form after acceptance and enrollment. Brown encourages early contact, no later than three weeks before the program starts.

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    Sources & verification

    Source types reviewed

    • CeCertificate Access | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Handbook of Pre-College Policies | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Financial Policies and Payment Information | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Application Checklist | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Apply | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Program Dates and Costs | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Pre-College Online
    • 2026 Program Costs — Breakdown of Fees
    • Media and Mental Health - Pre-College Course Catalog"

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