Trainers' Perspectives Towards Digital Mental Health Training for Primary Care Providers: Insights from Focused Group Discussion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In resource-limited primary care settings, Digital Mental Health Training (DMHT) programs have emerged as scalable solutions to bridge the mental health care gap. It is essential to consider the views and perspectives of trainers, as they play a crucial role in implementing these programs.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted within the "Mutistate Digital Mental Health Capacity Building Program for Primary Healthcare" and explored the perspectives of 15 trainers from various professional backgrounds regarding DMHT via a Focus Group Discussion (FGDs). The transcript of the FGDs was thematically analyzed to identify key themes.

Results

The study highlighted the effectiveness of hybrid training models in delivering mental healthcare. Such models incorp

SUBMITTER: Mullerpattan GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12350295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature