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ArticleGlobal mental health (Cambridge, England)2026

An evaluation of non-specialist training and delivery of a brief cognitive-behavioral therapy-based transdiagnostic intervention for adolescents with depression and anxiety in Nairobi, Kenya.

Teresia Mutavi, Tessa Concepcion, Mansurat Raji, Anne Mbwayo, Stella Waruinge, Shannon Dorsey, Brandon A Kohrt, Gloria Pedersen, Alison Schafer, Muthoni Mathai and 1 more

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Teresia MutaviDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2585-6556
Tessa ConcepcionDepartment of Global Health, University of Washington, USA.
Mansurat RajiDepartment of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6701-5053
Anne MbwayoDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4888-2375
Stella WaruingeHealth Directorate, Mental Health Unit, Nairobi County Government, Kenya.
Shannon DorseyDepartment of Psychology, University of Washington, USA.
Brandon A KohrtCenter for Global Mental Health Equity, George Washington University, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3829-4820
Gloria PedersenCenter for Global Mental Health Equity, George Washington University, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3427-3464
Alison SchaferMental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use, World Health Organization, Switzerland.
Muthoni MathaiDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Pamela Y CollinsDepartment of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3956-448X

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Abstract

This study evaluated 1) foundational helping competencies for Non-Specialist Providers (NSPs) trained in a transdiagnostic CBT-based intervention (PRO-ACT) for adolescents with anxiety and depression in Nairobi, Kenya and 2) preliminary clinical outcomes for adolescents receiving PRO-ACT. Seventeen NSPs were trained and assessed using role plays at pre-training, post-training, and post-supervision using the Enhancing Assessment of Common Therapeutic Factors (ENACT) tool, via a pre-post design (no control group). Eighteen adolescents were enrolled, received 4-6 PRO-ACT sessions, and assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-25). There were no significant changes in NSPs' competencies from pre- to post-training. From pre-training to post-supervision, NSPs' Level 1 (Potentially harmful) scores significantly decreased (-1.12 items; 95% CI: -2.10, -0.15;

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anxietychild mental healthdepressionglobal mental healthpsychotherapy

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PMCPMC13458863

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