WHO Problem Management Plus (PM)+
JOIN THE PROGRAMPM+ is a psychological intervention developed by the World Health Organization to empower individuals facing adversity.
Our innovative training equips you with the skills to provide immediate psychological aid, fostering resilience and well-being in communities worldwide.
What is PM+?
Known for its ease of application, simplicity, effectiveness, PM+ helps individuals and communities overcoming adversity.
PM+ integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, stress management, and problem-solving strategies. This evidence-based approach ensures that the techniques taught are effective in reducing psychological distress and improving mental wellbeing.
Unlike more complex psychological interventions, PM+ is designed to be simple and accessible. It can be delivered by individuals without specialized mental health training, making it ideal for use in a variety of settings, including communities with limited access to healthcare.
A key feature of PM+ is its adaptability to different cultural contexts. The program can be tailored to respect and incorporate local traditions, languages, and values. This flexibility ensures that PM+ is relevant and sensitive to the unique needs of diverse populations around the world.
PM+ emphasizes practical skills and strategies that individuals can apply in their daily lives. The focus on practicality ensures that participants can immediately apply what they learn to improve their own mental health and to assist others.
Why join?
This training is an opportunity to make a real difference in your community, enhance personal and professional growth, and become part of a global movement towards accessible mental health support for everyone.
PM+ provides essential skills for managing mental health challenges, both personally and within your community. The program equips you with practical tools for addressing common psychological issues, making you a valuable resource in any setting, especially where professional mental health resources are scarce.
By participating in PM+, you gain the ability to empower and uplift your community. The skills learned can be used to support others facing stress, anxiety, and adversity, fostering a stronger, more resilient community. This is particularly impactful in areas with limited access to mental health services.
PM+ is not just about helping others; it's also a journey of personal growth. You'll gain deeper insights into your own mental health and well-being, learning strategies to cope with personal challenges. This knowledge can lead to improved personal relationships, greater self-awareness, and enhanced quality of life.
Joining PM+ offers an opportunity to be part of a global initiative. You'll gain an understanding of how mental health issues are approached in different cultural and societal contexts. This broader perspective is invaluable in today's interconnected world and can enhance both your personal and professional life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our training programs integrate a variety of globally recognized models to cater to different professional needs. For healthcare and frontline workers, we incorporate models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based trauma-informed care approaches. Educators benefit from CBT and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) methodologies. Community workers and peer supporters engage with community-based models and motivational interviewing techniques. For managers and leaders, our training includes elements from leadership coaching models and organizational psychology. This diverse range ensures that our approach is aligned with the highest standards of mental health education and practice across various sectors.
We customize our training by employing adaptive program design to meet the unique needs of each professional group, from foundational skills for community workers to advanced leadership training for managers, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. For example, for community workers, we focus on foundational skills using principles from community-based models and peer-support methodologies. Educators' training is tailored with SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and trauma-informed educational practices. Healthcare and frontline workers engage with advanced modules and crisis intervention techniques. Leadership training for managers integrates organizational psychology and leadership coaching models. This adaptive and multi-modal approach ensures our programs are not only relevant and effective for each professional group but also responsive to their evolving needs and challenges.
Our programs emphasize experiential learning through interactive workshops and on-the-job training, blending theory with practical application to equip participants with skills they can immediately implement. Our trainers are MDs and PhDs (trained at world renowned universities and hospitals e.g., Columbia University, Harvard Medical School) with extensive expertise and experience. They are leaders in their fields and developers of innovative mental health treatment models.
Absolutely. Our programs are designed for scalability and can be adapted to fit the needs of large organizations, providing consistent and quality training across all levels of staff. We have helped 150+ organizations worldwide design and implement training programs at the nationwide level.
Yes, we provide ongoing small group coaching and support post-training to reinforce learning, address challenges, and ensure continuous professional development.
We conduct comprehensive competence assessments and detailed progress tracking for each participant, providing a holistic view of their learning journey and ensuring they meet the desired skill and knowledge benchmarks.
The people we serve are at the heart of everything we do.
Elevate global workforces, strengthen community well-being and mental health.