Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral and Treatment for Common Mental Disorders in India - SMART Mental Health [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Peiris (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Laurent Billot ,  Dr Beverley Essue ,  Dr Pallab Maulik ,  Prof Anushka Patel

Brief description An estimated 150 million Indians have mental health disorders and the vast majority receive no care whatsoever. We have developed a solution to strengthen India's primary healthcare system comprising village-based anti-stigma campaigns, and a workforce strategy that leverages the skills of doctors and non-physician frontline workers through use of mobile health technologies. It will be tested in North and South India in a large-scale trial involving 44,000 people and 20 primary health centres.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,985,014.59

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes GACD - Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders