The purpose of this program is to design and implement effective and scaleable community-based mental health programs for common mental disorders in low and middle income countries. The program is currently testing the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) – a transdiagnostic intervention that is capable of treating multiple disorders and designed specifically for these countries – in Ukraine and Myanmar. The program is also developing CETA trainer capacity in both countries in order to ensure sustainability, and introducing a CETA Short Session intervention (CSS) to precede full CETA. This program consists of a single session provided to community groups of interested persons. CSS includes psychoeducation and some fundamental skills to deal with stress, as well as screening participants for mental disorders. The intent is to inform communities about mental health, identify persons in the communities who need referral to CETA or other available mental health services, and encourage them to seek and accept services.  Based on our experiences in both countries JHU will roll out a combined CSS-CETA approach to community mental health services in other communities and other countries.