Implementing an Education- and Health System Task-shifting Approach for Child Mental Health Promotion in Uganda

An Ugandan adapted version of the mhGAP-IG CAMH module for identification, assessment, and management of common mental disorders in children and adolescents. The mhGAP-IG CAMH module further details six different protocols for the management of these mental health problems, primarily based on psychosocial and systemic interventions. The described psychosocial interventions can also be provided as general prevention for children with subclinical problems. Lastly, the module guides further follow-up assessment. Experts identified by the Ministry of Health will train trainers who train and follow-up teachers and health personnel receiving the intervention.