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Table 1 Content of introduction to mental health training program for community health workers

From: A mental health training program for community health workers in India: impact on knowledge and attitudes

(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;

â–  Unexplained physical complaints

â–  Excess worry and panic

â–  Unusual sadness or suicidal thoughts

â–  Persistent tiredness

â–  Sleeping problems

â–  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