Warwick-India-Canada (WIC) global mental health group: rationale, design and protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The primary aim of the National Institute of Health Research-funded global health research group, Warwick-India-Canada (WIC), is to reduce the burden of psychotic disorders in India. India has a large pool of undetected and untreated patients with psychosis and a treatment gap exceeding 75%. Evidence-based packages of care have been piloted, but delivery of treatments still remains a challenge. Even when patients access treatment, there is minimal to no continuity of care. The overarching ambition of WIC programme is to improve patient outcomes through (1) developing culturally tailored clinical interventions, (2) early identification and timely treatment of individuals with mental illness and (3) improving access to care by exploiting the potential of digital technolo

SUBMITTER: Singh SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8202113 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature