Web-based single session therapy training for mental health support providers: a mixed-methods evaluation study protocol
- Title
- Web-based single session therapy training for mental health support providers: a mixed-methods evaluation study protocol
- Creator
- Joseph J.; Rajan S.K.; Sudhesh N.T.; Krishnan U.
- Description
- The growing mental health needs and constrained resources in low- and middle-income countries necessitate scalable solutions. Single Session Therapy (SST) is a global trend in brief and cost-effective options for mental health interventions. It involves a single planned session between mental health service provider and client. This study aims to present a protocol to develop and evaluate a culture specific web-based training program to equip mental health support providers with the skills and confidence to deliver SST. The study protocol uses a mixed-methods evaluation design through three phasesneed assessment where psychologists and social workers collaborate to identify training needs and co-create the program; development and expert validation of the web-based training program; and randomized control trial to evaluate the training, followed by in-depth discussions with participants. This study breaks new ground by empirically designing and evaluating a training program for SST. It uniquely co-designs and validates a culturally sensitive SST training program, leveraging the expertise of a renowned international panel. This protocol goes beyond a blueprint for replicating this study, it serves as a foundational guide for nations seeking to implement effective SST training for their mental health professionals, preventing duplication of efforts. The Author(s) 2024.
- Source
- Discover Mental Health, Vol-4, No. 1
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Subject
- Evaluation study design; Mixed method; Randomized control design; Single session therapy; Training
- Coverage
- Joseph J., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Rajan S.K., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Sudhesh N.T., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India; Krishnan U., School of Psychological Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, 560029, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 27314383
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Joseph J.; Rajan S.K.; Sudhesh N.T.; Krishnan U., “Web-based single session therapy training for mental health support providers: a mixed-methods evaluation study protocol,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed April 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/12645.