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NAMAH 5.0 - National Alliance for Mental Health Assistance for Healthcare Providers | NIMHANS

NAMAH 5.0

National Alliance for Mental Health Assistance for Healthcare Providers

August 2025 - November 2025
Course Overview
Why NAMAH? To enrich our lives through case-based learning, where we discuss real-world challenges and opportunities encountered by doctors, providing valuable insights from their personal experiences that resonate with all of us.
12 Live Tele-ECHO Sessions
30 Total Hours
3 Months Duration
20-30 Participants per Batch
Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the factors that are known to impact mental wellness among healthcare professionals
  2. Recognize and implement strategies that help build personal and professional resilience
  3. Identify and incorporate key skills into practice to cope with personal and professional-related challenges and enhance joy and meaning
  4. Incorporate self-awareness and self-monitoring in daily practice
  5. Identify and provide initial support for common mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, and substance use) among healthcare professionals
  6. Demonstrate skills in providing peer support and appropriate referral pathways for healthcare professionals in distress
Course Structure & Format

Live Tele-ECHO Sessions

Schedule: Every Thursday, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (90 minutes)

Platform: Zoom Healthcare ECHO & iECHO.org

Format:

  • Introduction & Updates: 5 minutes
  • Didactic: 20 minutes
  • Slido Quiz: 10 minutes
  • Case Presentations: 50 minutes
  • Closing Remarks: 5 minutes

Self-Learning Components

Platform: https://elms.nimhans.ac.in/

Content:

  • Interactive learning modules
  • Video lectures
  • Reading materials
  • Discussion forums
  • E-library access

Assessments

Two Online Assignments (75% score required)

Case Presentation (mandatory submission)

Pre & Post Tests

Attendance: 75% mandatory (minimum 9/12 sessions)

Video Presence: Required for 60 minutes per session

Session Schedule
Week Date Topic Focus Expert Speaker
Week 1 28 Aug Physician Mental Health, Wellness, and Resilience Dr. Prabhat Chand
Week 2 4 Sep Depression, Anxiety and Suicide Dr. Suravi Patra
Week 3 11 Sep Impact of Work-associated Trauma Dr. Akkireddy Nandini
Week 4 18 Sep Early Detection and Management of Burnout Dr. Manasa Seshadri
Week 5 25 Sep Substance Use Disorders Dr. P.V. Bhandary
Week 6 9 Oct Perseverance Dr. Aishwarya Rao

Additional sessions continue through November 20th, covering topics including flexibility & gender, perfectionism, healthy relationships, self-regulation, and mentoring.

Eligibility & Accreditation

Who Can Apply

Faculty of medical colleges and consultants who have completed:

  • MBBS
  • MD/MS/DNB

Certificate Requirements

  • 75% attendance (9/12 sessions minimum)
  • 60 minutes video presence per session
  • One case scenario submission & presentation
  • Complete two assignments (75% score)
  • Complete pre-test and post-test

Recognition

Continued Professional Development Certificate

Accredited by NIMHANS Board of Study

Note: Not recognized by NMC/MCI

Evidence-Based Impact

NAMAH 1.0 Pilot Study Results

A pilot study with 32 physicians showed significant improvements:

  • Psychological Distress: Significant reduction in K10 scores (Cohen's d = 0.41)
  • Emotional Exhaustion: Medium effect size improvement (Cohen's d = 0.65)
  • Depersonalization: Large effect size improvement (Cohen's d = 0.94)

Research shows that teaching physicians about awareness and low-intensity interventions significantly helps in handling stress and improving emotional well-being.

Registration Information

Important Dates

Pre-test (Enrolment): July 22 - August 10, 2025

Course Period: August 28 - November 20, 2025

Certificate Distribution: Within one month of completion

Technical Platforms

  • Zoom Healthcare ECHO
  • iECHO.org
  • https://elms.nimhans.ac.in/
  • Slido for interaction

Contact & Support

Have questions about NAMAH 5.0? We're here to help.

Course Coordinator
Ms. Beefathima
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Tech Support
Manjunatha BR
Sanchitha R
Website
www.namahnimhans.in

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