Following the ToT, 15 three-day mhGAP training sessions were conducted across Sylhet, Chapainawabganj, Sherpur, Netrokona, and Kurigram — training 365 healthcare providers to identify, manage, and refer mental health conditions at the primary care level.
Building on the certified trainer pool established through the ToT phase, district-level three-day mhGAP training sessions were conducted across five selected districts: Sylhet, Chapainawabganj, Sherpur, Netrokona, and Kurigram.
A total of 15 training sessions (three per district) were organized under the guidance of the respective Civil Surgeons and with overall support from WHO. Each batch accommodated up to 25 participants.
The trainings equipped frontline healthcare providers with practical competencies in identifying, managing, and appropriately referring individuals with mental health conditions using the WHO mhGAP Intervention Guide. Sessions incorporated role plays, group work, video demonstrations, and case-based scenarios.
Across the five districts, a total of 365 healthcare providers were trained — comprising 238 doctors and 127 nurses, with 175 male and 190 female participants, reflecting strong gender-balanced representation.
