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):

UK and International Participants (Outside Asia)

Training Centre: CANDDID – UK (All UK and International Coordination)
Contact: henrietta.degale@nhs.net

South East Asia Region Participants

Training Centre: GMHAT Foundation, India
Email: gmhatfoundation@gmail.com

South American Participants

Training Centre: South America
Email: p.tejada@chester.ac.uk

Training Programme

Two-Day Training Programme

Session Title
Description
Introductions & Orientation
Introductions, ground rules, pre-training questionnaire, and learning objectives.
Epidemiology of Mental Disorders
Overview of the burden and patterns of mental disorders.
Introduction to GMHAT/Primary Care
History, purpose, and validity of GMHAT/PC.
GMHAT/PC – How It Works
Structure, navigation, and operational flow of the tool.
Understanding Mental Disorders
Categories of mental disorders and associated symptoms as used in GMHAT/PC.
Causes of Mental Illness
Understanding biological, psychological, and social causes.
How to Use GMHAT/PC
Communication skills, interviewing techniques, interpreting information, symptom rating, manual use, and video-based demonstrations.
GMHAT/PC Demonstration
Live demonstration of the GMHAT/PC tool.
Role Plays Using GMHAT/PC
Practice sessions using case scenarios.
Assessment of Common Mental Disorders Using GMHAT/PC
Overview of assessment approach and day’s structure.
Assessment of Anxiety, Depression & Suicide Risk
Video-based assessment, rating, and discussion.
Assessment of OCD, Phobia, PTSD, Alcohol & Substance Misuse
Video presentations and guided discussion.
Assessment of Mania, Psychosis, Cognitive Problems, Personality Disorders, ADHD/ASD
Video-based assessment and interpretation.
Role Play Using GMHAT/PC
Hands-on practice using GMHAT/PC.
GMHAT/PC Video Playback & Participant Ratings
Group rating exercise using GMHAT/PC.
Managing Mental Health
Care pathways and management strategies.
Open Discussion & Q&A
Participant queries and clarifications.
Concluding Session
Summary and closing remarks.