Clinical Assessment of Sangath
Founded in Goa in 1996 by a multi-disciplinary team including world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Vikram Patel (recipient of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Award), Sangath is arguably one of the most influential mental health research NGOs globally. Sangath pioneered 'task-shifting'—training community members and lay health workers to deliver standardized CBT and interpersonal counseling in low-resource settings.
Impact Highlights
- Global Impact: Their MANAS and PRIDE trials demonstrated that lay counselors can effectively treat depression and anxiety in primary care.
- Focus Areas: Child development, adolescent mental health, and geriatric dementia care.
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