Sajida Abdul Hussain.
Evaluation of school based teachers training intervention for common child mental health problems in Pakistan.
J Pak Psych Soc Jan ;9(2):62-7.

Objective: The main aim of this present study is to provide teachers with skills needed to recognize and manage children with mental health problems through school-based training. Design: Pre and post training analysis. Place and Duration of study: This study was conducted in various schools of Karachi from July 2010 to July 2011. Subjects and Methods: This study will involve the development and evaluation of a two-day workshop (10-12 hours) for 89 teachers of primary school children to provide them with an understanding of mental health, and train them in skills needed to meet the needs of children. Results: Post training analysis suggested an improvement in the teachers’ knowledge, about common child behavioral and emotional difficulties. Conclusion: In low-income developing country like Pakistan teachers should be trained in early intervention programmes for identification and school based management of emotional and behavioral problems.

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