Training Centres
The GMHAT/PC standardised training program and package is developed by the Centre for Autism and Neuro-Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability (CANDDID):
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UK and International Participants (Outside Asia)
Training Centre: CANDDID – UK (All UK and International Coordination)
Contact: henrietta.degale@nhs.net
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South East Asia Region Participants
Training Centre: GMHAT Foundation, India
Email: gmhatfoundation@gmail.com
Training Programme
Two Days Training Programme
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Session Title
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Description
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Introductions & Orientation
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Introductions, ground rules, pre-training questionnaire, and learning objectives.
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Epidemiology of Mental Disorders
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Overview of the burden and patterns of mental disorders.
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Introduction to GMHAT/Primary Care
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History, purpose, and validity of GMHAT/PC.
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GMHAT/PC – How It Works
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Structure, navigation, and operational flow of the tool.
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Understanding Mental Disorders
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Categories of mental disorders and associated symptoms as used in GMHAT/PC.
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Causes of Mental Illness
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Understanding biological, psychological, and social causes.
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How to Use GMHAT/PC
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Communication skills, interviewing techniques, interpreting information, symptom rating, manual use, and video-based demonstrations.
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GMHAT/PC Demonstration
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Live demonstration of the GMHAT/PC tool.
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Role Plays Using GMHAT/PC
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Practice sessions using case scenarios.
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Assessment of Common Mental Disorders Using GMHAT/PC
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Overview of assessment approach and day’s structure.
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Assessment of Anxiety, Depression & Suicide Risk
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Video-based assessment, rating, and discussion.
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Assessment of OCD, Phobia, PTSD, Alcohol & Substance Misuse
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Video presentations and guided discussion.
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Assessment of Mania, Psychosis, Cognitive Problems, Personality Disorders, ADHD/ASD
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Video-based assessment and interpretation.
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Role Play Using GMHAT/PC
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Hands-on practice using GMHAT/PC.
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GMHAT/PC Video Playback & Participant Ratings
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Group rating exercise using GMHAT/PC.
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Managing Mental Health
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Care pathways and management strategies.
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Open Discussion & Q&A
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Participant queries and clarifications.
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Concluding Session
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Summary and closing remarks.
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Completed Training
Strengthening Mental Wellbeing in Uniformed Services: GMHAT/PC Training for RAC Doctors at Police head quarter, Jaipur 21, 2026, organized by DG, Government of Rajasthan
Training Program on Assessing Mental Health Problems using GMHAT/PC
GMHAT Foundation, India; The University of Manchester, UK and Centre for Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDDID) two-day training programme held on 6th and 7th February 2026.
