Task Shifting for Severe Mental Illness

Developed by South Africa ITTC

Published on 3/23/2018

This presentation discusses task shifting as a means of addressing severe mental illness. The presentation details two task shifting models supported by the South Africa HIV ATTC: (1) treatment partner (TP), psychoeducation, and m-health intervention; and (2) community health worker (CHW) mental health training intervention.

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Task Shifting for Severe Mental Illness

Related Topics

Alcohol Misuse/Use
Co-ocurring Disorders
Community Based Organizations
Cultural Competency/Humility
Evidence-Based Practices

This product was developed by this Center under previous funding as part of the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network through the President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)/Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA).

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