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ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry2026

Care facilitation by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to improve outcomes of persons with psychiatric disorders: Results from a randomized controlled trial in South India.

Gajanan G Sabhahit, R Madan, Aishwarya John, P Lakshmi Nirisha, Rahul Patley, Nithesh Kulal, Nisha R Harshitha, Sivakami S Subramanian, Narayana Manjunatha, Jagadisha Thirthalli and 6 more

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Gajanan G SabhahitDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
R MadanDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Aishwarya JohnMental Health Rehabilitation, Nirvaana by Sukino Healthcare, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
P Lakshmi NirishaDepartment of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Rahul PatleyDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Nithesh KulalDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Nisha R HarshithaDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sivakami S SubramanianDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Narayana ManjunathaDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Jagadisha ThirthalliDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Naveen KumarDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Adarsha A ManjappaOffice of the District Health Officer, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India.
Rajani ParthasarathyDepartment of Health and Family Welfare, Aarogya Saudha, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Prabhat K ChandDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sanjeev AroraDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA.
Suresh B MathDepartment of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Funding

Psychiatric research infrastructure for intervention and implementation in India – TEAMSD43TW009114 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI Smita N Deshpande, Mary Elizabeth Hawk · 2014 to 2026
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FIC NIH HHS D43 TW009114
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Abstract

Background: The role of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in improving short-term outcomes-symptoms, burden, and disability-for individuals with severe mental disorders (SMDs), common mental disorders (CMDs), and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) remains inadequately studied. Methods: This randomized controlled trial compared enhanced ASHA training (one-day in-person plus seven online modules over 18 months; Study Group (SG), Results: For CMDs, the SG showed significant improvements ( Conclusion: Trained ASHAs, with or without supplementary support, can facilitate notable short-term clinical improvements for psychiatric disorders in community settings.

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PMID42713613
PMCPMC13553104

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