mhGAP – the global scenario

Abstract

Mental Health Gap Action Programme (WHOmhGAP) was launched in 2008 to address the huge gap in need in mental health in low- and middle-income countries.1 The programme involves task shifting of mental health assessment and management skills from specialists to nonspecialist health care workers.1 Here the authors outline the programme, examples of where it has been delivered and the challenges for the future.