Enhancing mental health services for capacity building: The Afghan support program telepsychiatry initiative

Industrial Psychiatry Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Khalid Attaullah Mufti, Ali Ahsan Mufti, Afzal Javed, Zarqa Sahar, Sumawiya Shiraz, Mubashara Sahar, Mian M. ul haq, Mumalikat Zahir, Naqeebullah Masoom, A. Persaud
DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_125_25
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

This research paper examines the impact and effectiveness of the Afghan Support Program's (ASP) innovative telepsychiatry initiative in addressing the mental health challenges faced by Afghan refugees and communities enduring complex emergencies, and it also plays a crucial role in capacity building of Afghan refugees by providing training and support to local healthcare workers in that region. The study utilizes a mixed-method longitudinal design to analyze data collected from 1,000 patients. The result indicates that ASP's telepsychiatry program plays the significant role in improving mental health care for Afghans, offering a range of interventions, including medication management and crisis intervention. The positive outcomes highlight the potential of Telepsychiatry to provide effective and accessible mental health services during a humanitarian crisis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Migration Health and Trauma Mental Health Treatment and Access Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Publication details

Journal / source
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
35
Issue
1
Pages
165–168
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN