Adaptation of mhGAP Guide in the Dominican Republic

On November 29 and 30, eighteen experts from various disciplines gathered in a workshop organized in Santo Domingo to adapt the mhGAP Intervention Guide for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings. It was coordinated by José Mieres, Head of the National Mental Health Program, and facilitaed by the Subregional Advisor on Mental Health, Victor Aparicio Basauri. The mhGAP Intervention Guide is mainly intended to primary health care professionals.