Adaptation TFCBT

To understand mental health needs, priorities of the community, and potential barriers and facilitators to TF-CBT implementation.

To establish if TF-CBT is an appropriate evidence-based intervention to adapt for this study population, following review of existing evidence-based practices for young adults living with HIV

To analyze the theatre test results to decide how best to incorporate the contextual and cultural aspects into a TF-CBT draft

To identify 2 topical experts on HIV, trauma, mental health, and evidence-based practices to review the TF-CBT draft and provide feedback

Feedback from topical experts will be reviewed and integrated into the TF-CBT draft

Recruit lay health workers (n=8) from our target communities to complete TF-CBT training and deliver the TF-CBT. Lay health workers who consent to participate will serve as TF-CBT facilitators. Inclusion criteria are: male or female aged 18 or older; currently employed as a mental health worker in the target community.