NAMAH Programme 2.0 | Mental Health for Healthcare Providers | NIMHANS

NAMAH Programme 2.0

Certificate Course on Mental Health, Resilience, and Well-being for Healthcare Providers

National Alliance for Mental Health Assistance for Healthcare Providers

✅ Successfully Completed: February - June 2025

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NAMAH 2.0 Impact

Enrolled Doctors

Accredited Doctors

Scenarion Discussed

221

Lives Touched
(Peer Interactions)

About NAMAH Programme 2.0

Healthcare professionals face significant mental health challenges, with burnout affecting 25-50% of physicians globally. NAMAH 2.0 successfully addressed this critical need through innovative tele-ECHO methodology and case-based learning, completing its mission in June 2025 with remarkable impact.

🎯 NIMHANS ECHO Methodology

Our proven Hub and Spoke knowledge-sharing network successfully connected NIMHANS experts with healthcare providers nationwide. Through 12 weeks of live virtual sessions, case-based learning, and peer mentoring, participants developed expertise in mental health and resilience.

Course Objectives

Mental Wellness Awareness

Discuss factors that impact mental wellness among healthcare professionals

Build Resilience

Recognize and implement strategies that help build personal and professional resilience

Coping Skills

Identify key skills to cope with challenges and enhance joy and meaning in practice

Self-Awareness

Incorporate self-awareness and self-monitoring in daily practice

Mental Health Support

Identify and provide initial support for depression, anxiety, and substance use concerns

Peer Support Skills

Demonstrate skills in providing peer support and appropriate referral pathways

Course Structure

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12 Weekly Sessions

Live tele-ECHO sessions every Wednesday, 2:30-4:00 PM (90 minutes each)

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Self-Learning Content

Access materials via elearn.vknnimhans.in platform and mobile app

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Assessments & Cases

Two assignments and mandatory case presentation for certification

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3-Month Duration

Comprehensive blended learning approach with expert mentoring

Proven Results from NAMAH 1.0 Pilot Study

Our pilot study with 32 physicians demonstrated significant improvements in mental health and burnout reduction

Psychological Distress

Significant decrease in K10 scores (p < .05) with Cohen's d of 0.41

Emotional Exhaustion

Medium effect size improvement (Cohen's d of 0.65)

Depersonalization

Large effect size improvement (Cohen's d of 0.94)

📚 Published Research: NAMAH—An Innovative Tele-ECHO Mentoring Program to Foster Well-being Among Physicians
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (2024)

Program Success & Future Opportunities

✅ Program Completed

NAMAH 2.0 was successfully completed in June 2025, with outstanding results demonstrating the effectiveness of tele-ECHO methodology for healthcare provider wellness.

👥 Eligibility Criteria

The program was designed for faculty of medical colleges and consultants who completed MBBS/MD/MS/DNB, demonstrating our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals.

🔮 Future Programs

Based on the success of NAMAH 2.0, we continue to develop innovative mental health programs for healthcare providers. Learn more about upcoming opportunities.

Visit NAMAH Portal