Adapting and deploying a digital program for training non-specialist providers on a brief psychological intervention for depression in rural Gujarat, India.

ABSTRACT: Workforce shortages represent a major bottleneck to delivering depression care, particularly in lower resource settings. This pilot study aimed to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a digital training program on developing knowledge and skills in the delivery of a brief behavioral activation intervention for depression among non-specialist providers (NSPs) in Gujarat, India. Participating NSPs, such as community health workers and other frontline providers without specialized training in mental health care, were provided access to a digital program covering the core skills and content necessary to deliver the Healthy Activity Program, an evidence-based behavioral activation intervention for depression. NSPs completed knowledge assessments before and after the digital training, fol

SUBMITTER: Brahmbhatt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620360 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature