Paraprofessional Treatment of Depression in Vietnam

Paraprofessional Treatment of Depression in Vietnam

Trained para-professional health care workers will implement a stepped-care model of depression care in commune health stations in Vietnam.

This project focuses on evaluation of a collaborative care system for treatment of depression in Vietnam. This system involves training para-professional health care workers in a stepped-care model system of depression care to be implemented in commune health stations in Vietnam.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age >=18
2. Depression Diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria: active psychosis, mania, substance abuse, suicidal behaviors, cognitive impairment.