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. 2022 Feb:68:102967.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102967. Epub 2021 Dec 16.

A report on successful introduction of tele mental health training for primary care doctors during the COVID 19 pandemic

Sharad Philip  1 , Rahul Patley  2 , Rakesh Chander  3 , Prateek Varshney  4 , Anu Chopra Dosajh  5 , B Vinay  6 , N Manjunatha  7 , C Naveen Kumar  8 , Suresh BadaMath  9
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A report on successful introduction of tele mental health training for primary care doctors during the COVID 19 pandemic

Sharad Philip et al. Asian J Psychiatr. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Treatment gaps of 60-70%, reflecting, amongst many other factors, Human Resources shortfalls means that 150 million India never accessed mental healthcare. In Punjab, mental health training is required in primary health centers. A short-term synchronous training was conceptualized by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences. A total of 114 primary care doctors participated for the training. Substantial positive changes in knowledge, attitudes and practices were noted. Task sharing and capacity building initiatives can be undertaken during the pandemic to meet the demand for mental healthcare service delivery.

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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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