Providers’ Experiences in Implementation of Friendship Bench: A Problem-Solving Therapy-Based Mental Health Intervention Adapted for People on Methadone Maintenance Treatment Who Live with HIV in Vietnam

Key Points

• Implementation of problem-solving therapy in Vietnam faces significant challenges, particularly for those on methadone maintenance treatment.
• Key evidence shows that providers encounter difficulties related to cultural acceptance and resource allocation during the intervention.
• The approach involved qualitative feedback from providers regarding the mental health intervention tailored for HIV-positive individuals.
• This highlights the need for better training and support for providers, as well as greater community involvement in mental health initiatives.