Table 1 Outline of training
Session | Topic | Elements |
|---|---|---|
1 | Introduction and Culture | Ice breaker session, pre-training evaluation forms, and discussion of culture. |
2 | Culture and Mental Illness | Introduction of mental illness and it’s overlap with local cultural constructs. |
3 | Mood and Anxiety Disorder | Discussion of the features of these components. |
4 | Psychotic Disorders, Older People, Intellectual Disabilities, Suicide and Aggression | Discussion of the features of these components and an approach to suicide and aggression. |
5 | Substance Use Disorders and Management of Mental Illness | Discussion of substance use, abuse and dependence and the management of previously introduced mental illnesses. |
6 | The Role of the Community Health Worker | Discussion of the role of the Community Health Worker, a review of mental disordered previously discussed, and a discussion of adherence and general support skills |
7 | The Mental Health Care Act and Admission Pathway | Discussion of the mental health act, evaluation and admission pathways and processes. |
8 | CHW Experiences, Case Vignettes, Evaluation Forms and Closure | The CHWs reflect on their training and experience in the field, and complete the post training evaluation documents. |