ArticlePsychiatric research and clinical practice2026
Scaling Up Task-Shared Depression Care in Texas: Evaluating the Preliminary Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Digital Program for Training Non-Specialist Providers.
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- Evaluating the costs of developing a digital supervision tool for task-shared depression care: findings from a multi-site study in India.BJPsych open · 2026Article
- Building School Behavioral Health Capacity: A Scoping Review of Evidence-Based Ingredients Delivered by Paraprofessionals.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objective: Digital technologies hold promise for building capacity of non-specialist providers to scale-up access to depression care. This study evaluated the preliminary effectiveness and acceptability of a digital program to train non-specialists in the delivery of an evidence-based behavioral activation (BA) intervention for depression. Methods: Non-specialist providers without prior mental health counseling experience employed within the Baylor Scott & White Health system in Texas were recruited to complete a two-course digital training, and knowledge assessments-at baseline and follow up-to determine preliminary effectiveness. Acceptability and feasability were assessed through focus groups. Results: Of 73 non-specialist providers enrolled in the program, 42 completed both courses. Intent-to-treat analysis showed pre-post improvement in knowledge assessment scores (mean difference = 5.4; 95% CI: 1.6, 9.2; Conclusions: This digital program shows potential for building skills and knowledge of non-specialist providers in delivering BA. Continued efforts are needed to support these providers in practice, and ensure quality through supervision. Relevance to Clinical Practice: The program offers a scalable solution to expanding the behavioral health workforce, representing an opportunity to overcome the significant mental health workforce shortages and ensuring access to quality mental health services.
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