Enhancing mental health and well-being in adults from lower-resource settings
A mixed-method evaluation of the impact of problem management plus
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15700613 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michela Marchetti (0000-0002-4746-1053, Sapienza University of Rome, corresponding author), Caterina Ceccarelli (0000-0002-9144-1922, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Orso Muneghina, Mara Stockner (0000-0002-2692-3458, Sapienza University of Rome), Christina Lai (0000-0002-7638-0375, Sapienza University of Rome), Giuliana Mazzoni (0000-0002-6377-0139, Sapienza University of Rome) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/gmh.2024.52 |
| OpenAlex | W4395673240 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
Mental health conditions, recognised as a global crisis, were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to mental health services remains limited, particularly in low-income regions. Task-sharing interventions, exemplified by Problem Management Plus (PM+), have emerged as potential solutions to bridge this treatment gap. This study presents an evaluation of the PM+ scale-up in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ethiopia and Benin) and Eastern Europe (Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) as part of a mental health and psychosocial support programming including 87 adult participants. A mixed-method approach assesses the impact of the intervention. Quantitative analyses reveal significant reductions in self-reported problems, depression, anxiety and improved functioning. Qualitative data highlight four main themes: general health, family relationships, psychosocial problems and daily activities. These thematic areas demonstrate consistent improvements across clients, irrespective of the region. The findings underscore the impact of PM+ in addressing a broad spectrum of client issues, demonstrating its potential as a valuable tool for mitigating mental health challenges in diverse settings. This study contributes to the burgeoning body of evidence supporting PM+ and highlights its promise in enhancing mental health outcomes on a global scale, particularly for vulnerable populations
Mental health · Psychiatry · Resource (disambiguation · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Health, psychology, and well-being · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |