As mental health demands rise, task-shifting can expand clinical reach.
Task-Shifting in Mental Health
Traditionally, mental-health care has been confined to a small group of professionals, resulting in significant gaps in service delivery, especially in low- and middle-income areas and in historically marginalized communities, such as those of immigrants, legal-system-impacted individuals and LGBTQ+ communities in the United States. Task-shifting in mental health aims to bridge this gap and enhance care delivery.
While task-shifting holds immense potential, there are challenges to consider, inclouding the need for standardized training, ongoing supervision, and careful monitoring to maintain quality of care. Community healthcare workers, for example, often report feeling inadequately supported and supervised after their training. The job opportunities for these important supporters are limited, low-paying, and unpredictable.
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