Abstract:
Objective: Increasing access to quality, evidence-based mental health treatments, including psychotherapy, is a
global priority. Knowledge of factors associated with delivery settings is critical to ensure that new practices are
appropriate and efectively adapted for novel settings. Understanding perceived needs for training and interest in
ongoing education is one key factor. This qualitative study aimed to identify perspectives on contemporary evidencebased psychotherapies, perceived needs for mental health training, and existing barriers and facilitators to provision
of mental health services in community clinics in Ukraine. Purposive and snowball sampling was used to recruit 18
physicians and psychologists employed in community clinics in Kyiv. A combination of free-listing and semistructured interviews was used to collect data, which were thematically coded using emergent coding.
Results: Findings from this study indicated that participants recognize a need for improved mental health knowledge and training, as well as suggested interest and openness to learning shortterm, structured psychological interventions. Additional barriers and existing strengths described by participants provide insight into possible factors that
may impact future trainings in and implementation of modern mental health approaches.
