Study protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial examining massed culturally adapted Problem Management Plus (PM +) in South Africa

Key Points

• Mass intervention may improve mental health outcomes, demonstrating a potential uplift in well-being.
• Pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of culturally adapted Problem Management Plus among participants in South Africa.
• Randomized controlled trial method ensures rigorous testing of the PM + intervention with ethical considerations in mind.
• Findings may support broader implementation of culturally responsive mental health strategies in similar contexts.