Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Integration

• Rationale for mental health integration
• WHO mhGAP intervention guide overview
• Task-sharing and capacity building
• Ethical and legal considerations
• Case Study: Successful integration models from different settings

Module 2: Assessment and Screening

• Common mental disorder recognition
• Screening tools and assessment methods
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• Cultural considerations in assessment
• Activity: Practice using standardized screening tools

Module 3: Management of Common Disorders

• Depression and anxiety management
• Psychosis identification and stabilization
• Substance use disorders intervention
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Simulation: Managing common mental health presentations

Module 4: Integrated Care Models

• Collaborative care approaches
• Referral systems and pathways
• Medication management in primary care
• Community involvement strategies
• Exercise: Designing integrated care pathways

Module 5: Implementation and Evaluation

• Integration implementation planning
• Training and supervision systems
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Quality improvement methods
• Activity: Developing integration implementation plans