Snehagram Model of an Applied Psychosocial Intervention Approach Among Adolescents Living with HIV/AIDS: A Blueprint

Abstract

We present the Snehagram model, an applied psychosocial intervention for adolescents living with HIV/AIDS (ALWH), delivered through service learning (SL). The model is a synthesised blueprint of the ongoing intervention adopting a multi-component structure, addressing the overall development of ALWH through the integration of educational support, psychological interventions and research. Intervention outcomes include psychosocial skills, mental health and holistic education using research- and evidence-based practice to support ALWH with skills needed for re-integration and functioning in society post intra-community residence. The SL delivery framework parallelly benefits student trainees and the community, resulting in active participation via experiential learning and professional development. This unique approach to resource utilisation also makes it a viable and sustainable model in developing countries where resources are limited.