Health Condition 1: F102- Alcohol dependence Health Condition 2: F317- Bipolar disorder, currently in remission Health Condition 3: F331- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate Health Condition 4: F422- Mixed obsessional thoughts and acts Health Condition 5: F200- Paranoid schizophrenia Health Condition 6: F401- Social phobias
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Human Library Contact-Based Intervention for Mental Health Stigma Reduction: The total duration of the intervention is approximately 4 hours. Each ‘Book’ (person with lived experience o
Sponsors
National Health Mission(NHM) Government of Karnataka
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Persons with diagnosed mental illness from specified diagnostic categories (Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression), aged 18-60 years, asymptomatic for the past 12 months or more, currently receiving regular psychiatric treatment with good treatment adherence, maintaining regular clinical follow-ups, fluent in Kannada or English language, willing to undergo 7-day training program, willing to deliver intervention sessions, and able to provide informed consent. Individuals demonstrating good communication skills and willingness to share lived experiences. Community members aged 18 years and above, fluent in Kannada or English language, able to provide informed consent, willing to participate in Human Library sessions and complete baseline, post-intervention and 3-month follow-up assessments. Individuals from urban and rural communities of Bangalore Rural, Chikballapur, and Ramanagara districts. No personal history of diagnosed mental illness. No current psychiatric treatment or medication.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals currently experiencing active psychiatric symptoms or acute relapse. Individuals with poor treatment adherence or irregular clinical follow-ups. Individuals with severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulties. Individuals with active substance abuse. Individuals with severe medical conditions that may compromise session delivery. Individuals unwilling or unable to undergo training. Individuals unable to maintain psychological stability during intervention delivery. Individuals with significant suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors. Individuals with any diagnosed mental health condition or currently experiencing psychiatric symptoms. Individuals currently on psychiatric medication or undergoing mental health treatment. Individuals with severe cognitive impairment affecting ability to provide informed consent. Individuals with acute medical or psychiatric emergencies. Individuals unable to communicate in Kannada or English. Individuals unwilling to participate in interactive sessions or complete follow-up assessments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in stigma and prejudice against mental health following Human Library contact-based intervention, measured by changes in scores on Stigma Scale, Social Distance Scale, and Perceived Devaluation and Discrimination (PDD) ScaleTimepoint: 1. Baseline 2. Immediate post intervention 3. Three months post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in mental health knowledge and literacy (MAKS and RIBS scores)Timepoint: Baseline, Post-intervention, 3-month follow-up;Change in intended behaviors toward persons with mental illness (RIBS behavioral intentions subscale)Timepoint: Baseline, Post-intervention, 3-month follow-up;Qualitative feedback from persons with lived experience on intervention acceptability and impactTimepoint: Immediately post-intervention (via Focus Group Discussions) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rajani P
Arogya Soudha, Bangalore
Outcome results
None listed