Part of the WHO collaborative study is the training of general health
workers to provide mental health services. The authors describe the
training program used in Raipur Rani, chandigarh, India, to train medical
ancillaries (called peripheral health workers). Training methods used were
based on evaluation of 1) Workers' existing knowledge of and attitudes
toward mental health problems, 2) existing training materials, 3) the need
for new training materials, and 4) the support and supervision workers
needed to carry out their duties. Use of the workers has greatly increased
the availability of mental health services.Abstract Teaser