From research to real-life implementation: an evaluation of the scale up of a guided digital mental health intervention in Lebanon: Step-by-Step.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Digital mental health interventions offer a promising approach for addressing the global mental health treatment gap. However, concerns remain regarding their effectiveness and scalability in real-world settings, particularly in crisis-affected low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Following randomized clinical trial research, the World Health Organization's Step-by-Step (SbS) guided digital self-help intervention for depression and anxiety was scaled up in a pilot implementation by the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in Lebanon. This paper outlines results from this pilot and its integration into healthcare in a setting facing political, financial, and humanitarian crises.

Methods

A mixed-methods implementation study using the RE-AIM framework assess

SUBMITTER: Abi Ramia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12643871 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature