Target 4 | Career Callings

Reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Health Centers: Provide primary healthcare services, including preventive care and management of chronic conditions.
Wellness and Fitness Programs: Promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and provide resources for preventing non-communicable diseases.
Mental Health Support Groups: Offer support and resources for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, aiming to reduce stigma and enhance community well-being.
Senior Citizen Centers: Cater to the needs of older adults, addressing issues related to aging, chronic diseases, and mental health.
Local Health Education Initiatives: Focus on health education, raising awareness about non-communicable diseases, preventive measures, and mental health.
Faith-Based Health Programs: Integrate health promotion, education, and support into their community activities.
Community Wellness Councils: Bring together community members, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to develop and implement wellness initiatives.
School Health Programs: Promote healthy behaviors, physical activity, and mental well-being among students and their families.
Community Gardens and Nutrition Programs: Promote access to fresh, healthy foods and educate communities about nutrition to prevent non-communicable diseases.
Community Health Worker Networks: Provide health education, support chronic disease management, and promote mental health awareness.

Training

Public Health Programs: Master's or doctoral programs in public health provide a comprehensive understanding of public health principles, epidemiology, and strategies for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases and mental health issues.
Community Health Education Programs: Equip individuals with the skills to design and implement educational initiatives focused on non-communicable diseases prevention and mental health promotion.
Clinical Psychology and Counseling Programs: Graduate programs train individuals to provide mental health counseling and support services.
Social Work Programs: Master’s programs prepare individuals to address social and emotional aspects of health, including mental health, through counseling and support.
Nutrition and Dietetics Programs: Provide the knowledge and skills to address dietary factors related to non-communicable diseases and mental health.
Epidemiology Training: Prepares individuals to study disease patterns, risk factors, and contribute to evidence-based interventions for non-communicable diseases prevention.
Health Promotion and Education Courses: Focus on strategies for promoting health and preventing diseases, including non-communicable diseases and mental health disorders.
Occupational Therapy Programs: Prepare individuals to assist individuals with mental health challenges in regaining independence and participating in daily activities.
Physical Therapy and Exercise Physiology Programs: Train individuals to promote physical activity and rehabilitation for those with non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions.
Health Policy and Management Programs: Provide training in developing and implementing policies that support non-communicable diseases prevention and mental health promotion.

Occupations

Public Health Professionals: Design and implement public health programs, policies, and interventions to prevent non-communicable diseases and promote mental health.
Community Health Workers: Educate and engage communities, facilitating access to healthcare services, and supporting preventive measures.
Mental Health Counselors and Therapists: Provide counseling, therapy, and support for individuals dealing with mental health issues.
Clinical Psychologists: Assess and treat mental health disorders, providing therapeutic interventions.
Social Workers: Assist individuals and families in accessing healthcare resources, providing support, and navigating social and emotional challenges.
Health Educators: Design and implement educational programs to raise awareness about non-communicable diseases, mental health, and promote healthy behaviors within communities.
Nutritionists and Dietitians: Contribute to programs promoting healthy eating habits to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases.
Physical Therapists and Exercise Physiologists: Promote physical activity and rehabilitation for individuals with non-communicable diseases.
Epidemiologists: Study the patterns and causes of diseases, providing critical data for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
Policy Advocates and Analysts: Develop of policies that support non-communicable disease prevention and mental health promotion.

Back to Goal 3 Targets

Reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.