Psychological Treatments for the World: Lessons from Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

ABSTRACT: Common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress, are leading causes of disability worldwide. Treatment for these disorders is limited in low- and middle-income countries. This systematic review synthesizes the implementation processes and examines the effectiveness of psychological treatments for common mental disorders in adults delivered by nonspecialist providers in low- and middle-income countries. In total, 27 trials met the eligibility criteria; most treatments targeted depression or posttraumatic stress. Treatments were commonly delivered by community health workers or peers in primary care or community settings; they usually were delivered with fewer than 10 sessions over 2-3 months in an individual, face-to-face format. Treatments included common e

SUBMITTER: Singla DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5506549 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature