A publication on Improving access to Evidence-based interventions for Trauma-exposed adults in low- and middle-income countries

March 17, 2024

In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the toll of trauma on mental health is immense, yet access to evidence-based interventions remains scarce. Our latest article, inspired by an International Society for Traumatic Stress briefing paper, delves into the urgent need to address this treatment gap. We explore the barriers hindering access to effective mental health care for trauma-exposed adults in LMICs and propose innovative strategies to overcome these challenges. From task-sharing initiatives to culturally adapted interventions and digital solutions, we uncover...

A Publication on Formative Study of PEERS Smartphone App for Supervision in Rural India

March 1, 2024

This study introduces PEERS (Promoting Effective mental healthcare through peER Supervision), a smartphone app designed to enhance the quality of behavioral activation treatment for depression by frontline providers. Developed and launched in 2022, PEERS facilitates patient registration, outcome tracking, therapy rating, and supervision assessment. Training 215 providers in India, we assessed PEERS' acceptability and feasibility, finding positive reception but noting challenges with technology. Insights suggest PEERS' potential to scale measurement-based peer supervision...

Dr. Vikram Patel's Recent Publications

A publication on Improving access to Evidence-based interventions for Trauma-exposed adults in low- and middle-income countries

A Publication on Formative Study of PEERS Smartphone App for Supervision in Rural India

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