Open AccessExperiences of a sensitization program on common mental disorders for primary care physicians using problem-based learning approach
Author(s) -
Rakesh Kumar Chadda,
Mamta Sood,
Naina Kumar
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of psychiatry/indian journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.485
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1998-3794
pISSN - 0019-5545
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5545.58296
Subject(s) - primary care , mental health , primary health care , medical education , sensitization , family medicine , medicine , psychology , nursing , psychiatry , environmental health , psychotherapist , population
Authors describe their experience of conducting a series of one-day sensitization programs on common mental disorders for primary care doctors. One hundred and two doctors attended the program. A problem-based learning approach involving active participation by the participants was used. The program was conducted as a part of the educational activities under the National Mental Health Program of India. It is suggested that this approach can be used effectively to impart training to mental health professionals in low-income countries like India.