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Table 1 PMH training program overview

From: The impact of perinatal mental health training on knowledge and practice of primary care physicians: a systems strengthening initiative in Telangana, India

Module

Session

Duration

Content

Module 1

Session 1

40 min

Mental well-being and distress during pregnancy and postpartum

Session 2

50 min

Small group discussion on mental well-being

Module 2

Session 1

40 min

Assessing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum

Session 2

50 min

Hands-on training using PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screening tools

Module 3

Session 1

30 min

Psychological interventions in perinatal mental health, featuring a pre-recorded talk and reflective learning

Module 4

Session 1

40 min

Safe use of psychotropic drugs, risk assessment, and referrals

Session 2

50 min

Case-based group discussions on postpartum anxiety and psychosis, feedback and a discussion moderated by project coordinators