CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
newmedia@camh.ca (Prof. Vikram Patel, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
What all physicians need to know about global psychiatry
What all physicians need to know about global psychiatry
What all physicians need to know about global psychiatry
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Prof. Vikram Patel discusses his innovative work in global psychiatry, focusing on community health workers and digital solutions in this 'Quick Takes' episode.
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CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Get the buttons here!Global Psychiatry Breakthroughs: Prof. Vikram Patel on Transforming Mental Health Care
The training is much shorter, but, most importantly, it's task-based, and so what we have been experimenting with is the utilization of mental health intervention tasks added to the curriculum of these sorts of workers, and examining whether they can effectively deliver them in the real world.
How do you provide mental health care in places where psychiatrists are scarce? In this episode of 'Quick Takes', Dr. David Gratzer chats with Prof. Vikram Patel, a trailblazer in global mental health, about his pioneering work in low-income countries. Prof. Patel, a recipient of the prestigious John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, shares the inspiration behind his research and the significant role community health workers play in delivering care where it's needed most.
You'll hear about the challenges and triumphs of scaling these initiatives globally, including the creation of the NGO Sangath. The conversation also touches on the potential of digital technologies to bridge gaps in mental health services and highlights successful psychotherapy programs like the UK's IAPT initiative. Wrapping up with a rapid-fire Q&A, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into innovative strategies for making mental health care accessible worldwide.