In this article, authors advocate for the inclusion of Accredited Social Health Activists, ASHAs, in mental health care. Authors argue that ASHAs can guide community members to mental health programs and facilitate the scale-up of mental health care programs, particularly in low- and middle- income countries. Additionally, authors describe the results of a study conducted in … [Read more...] about Role of accredited social health activists in treatment of persons with severe mental illness in the community
Editorial
Editorial: Community Health Workers Practice From Recruitment to Integration
In this editorial, authors provide a synthesis of evidence from 14 articles, with a particular focus on CHW recruitment, training, and integration strategies. Authors highlight the lack of literature on CHW recruitment but emphasize the importance of proper CHW recruitment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In regards to training, authors report on how CHW training … [Read more...] about Editorial: Community Health Workers Practice From Recruitment to Integration
