Table 1 Content of introduction to mental health training program for community health workers
| (1) An introduction to mental health and disorders |
➢ Factors affecting mental health ➢ Symptoms of mental disorders ➢ Severe and common mental disorders |
| (2) Mental health first aid |
➢ Responding to people with; ■ Unexplained physical complaints ■ Excess worry and panic ■ Unusual sadness or suicidal thoughts ■ Persistent tiredness ■ Sleeping problems ■ Psychotic symptoms |
| (3) Practice-based skills |
➢ Introduction to counselling ➢ Problem solving techniques ➢ Home visits ➢ Supporting the family ➢ Referring to mental health professionals ➢ Understanding drug treatments |
| (4) Mental health promotion |
➢ Introduction to mental health promotion ➢ Stigma and discrimination ➢ Poverty and mental health ➢ Gender and mental health |