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A major problem facing the world is how to build peace following the ravages of increasingly protracted armed conflict. Armed conflicts leave behind shattered, divided societies that are at risk of repeating cycles of violence, and therefore need co
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Good mental health is integral to human health and well being. A person’s
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Mental and Social Aspects of Health of Populations Exposed to Extreme Stressors
Emergencies, in spite of their tragic nature and adverse effects on mental health, are unparalleled opportunities to build better
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1. Provide treatment for mental disorders in primary care
2. Ensure wider accessibility to essential psychotropic drugs
3. Provide care in the community
4. Educate the public
5. Involve communities, families
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Mental Health Atlas 2020
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The Mental Health Atlas, released every three years, is a compilation of data provided by countries around the world on mental
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The WHO Guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia provide evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle behaviours and intervent
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Mental health problems are common and cause great suffering to individuals and communities aroun
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The global burden of disease due to mental disorders continues to rise, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In addition to causing a large proportion of morbidity,
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This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–17 years that are designed to reduce child maltreatment and harsh pa
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Guidance module.
The QualityRights training and orientation modules have been developed to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of key stakeholders on how to promote the rights of peopl
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It summarizes guidance on how to manage – and when to refer – children and adolescents presenting with common complaints and conditions. It inc
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Stronger collaboration, better health: global action plan for healthy lives and well-being for all
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The overall objective of the Global Action Plan is to enhance collaboration among 12 global organizations engaged in health, development and humanitarian responses to accelerate country progress on
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Modelling the health impacts of disruptions to essential health services during COVID-19 Module 1
Several epidemiological models have been created to assess the potential impact of disruptions to e
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Inerim Guidance for health-care providers. This document describes guidance for a supportive response by healthcare providers (e.g. physicians, nurses), focusing primarily on women affected by Zika virus infection during pregnancy
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Mental Health Toolkit
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While working with survivors and victims of domestic abuse, we have learned that
many people who have experienced abuse or trauma in their lives also experience
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In 2018 and early 2019, the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s cultural contexts of health and w
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This document is based on currently available scientific evidence on treatment for drug use disorders and sets out a framework for the implementation of the Standards, in line with principles of pub
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First Edition~ This self advocacy toolkit for persons with mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders, developed by Basic Needs
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Adolescence, defined as the period between 10 and 19 years of age, is a developmental stage during which many psychosocial and mental
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The "Stories from the field" document by the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean shares effective strategies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region for addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
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This NCEPOD report highlights the quality of mental health and physical health care for patients
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More than 700 000 people lose their life to suicide every year. A core foundation of suicide prevention is the timely registration and regular monitoring of suicide and self-harm. Surveillance data
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The objectives of these WHO guidelines are to provide updated evidence- based recommendations for the treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection using, where possible, all DAA-only combinations. The guidelines also provide recommendations on th
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The magnitude and complexity of these mental health conditions caused by prolonged and extensive
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The Asia-Pacific Community Mental Health Development (APCMHD) project has been established in 2005 to explore diverse leading models or approaches to community
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The "Primary Healthcare Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List" by the South African National Department of Health provides evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing
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In the course of implementing a recently funded network of hubs for building capacities in mental health service development, training, and researc
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Alcohol contributes significantly to the disease and mortality burden in the WHO European Region, and primary
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Guide for community-based management and care of people with dementia
Version 1.0
Mental Health and
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NSW Disaster Mental Health Handbook 5
The Disaster Mental Health Manual
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NSW Disaster Mental Health Handbook 4
The Disaster Mental Health Manual
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This guideline provides health policy-makers and decision-makers in health professional training institutions with advice on the rationale for
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A framework for planning, developing and implementing solutions with and for young people.
The guidance presented in this document is intended for digital
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This manual is a resource for Health Counselors working in Family Physician Clinics (FPC) as part of the MANAS program. This program is for common mental disorders like depressio
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he WHO Guidelines on Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) propose evidence-based recommendations for health care professionals to prevent, slow or reverse declines in the physical
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The report aims to help policy-makers and programme managers identify the areas that need attention and to work towards effective implementation and
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Since the beginning of the Ukraine crisis on 24 February 2022, WHO has supported Government-led efforts and initiatives alongside key partners on the ground. Building on efforts to date,
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The "Questions and Answers on Prevention and control of Alcohol related harm" has been developed by WHO country office in Viet Nam with technical c
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The Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR) offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use toolkit and approach to enable national and subnational governmen
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The results of a WHO survey conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on up to 25 essential health services in countries show disruptions of essential
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This handbook is intended primarily for front-line health care providers who are likely to see children (among other clients) in their day-to-day practice. These may include general practitioners, n
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia has placed priority on ensuring that Zambians are healthy and productive as a catalyst to the attainment of socioeconomic development . The Vision 2030 aims to transform Zambia into a prosperous middle-income
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- Module 1: Understanding modelling approaches for sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, and nutrition
Coronavirus
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This manual provides information and guidance for individuals concerned with the mental health needs of children
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Overwhelming evidence shows that a range of health concerns—mental illness, substance dependence, HIV/AIDS,
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The mhGAP community toolkit: field test version is an integral part of WHO's Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP),
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Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection
Accessed: 26.02.2020
iSupport
recommended
iSupport is a self-help skills and training programme for carers of people with dementia. Worldwide, around 55 million people have dementia. Dementia causes significant psychological and emotional i
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Interim Guidance.
A number of medical problems have been reported in survivors, including mental health issues. Ebola virus may persist in some body fluids, including semen. Ebola survivors need ...
A number of medical problems have been reported in survivors, including mental health issues. Ebola virus may persist in some body fluids, including semen. Ebola survivors need ...
Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers
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When terrible things happen in our communities, countries and the world, we want to reach out a helping hand to those who are affected. This guide covers
psychological first aid which involves hum
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Tuberculosis (TB) is, and should be, a curable disease; however, each year significant numbers of patients acquire or develop drug-resistant TB, which has a much lower cure rate. Patients with drug-resistant TB have a high prevalence of sympto
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Evidence-based psychological interventions are an important part of health, social, protection and education services and can help increase access
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The recommendations cover the level of blood pressure to start medication, what type of medicine or combination of medicines to use, the target blood pressure level, and how often to have follow-up
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Version 1.1
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) represent a range of physical, mental, and behavioral disabilities caused by alcohol use during pregnancy,
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Brief review of selected topics
The following pages provide a focus on selected areas in relation to neurology. The specialists who contributed the reviews are listed in the Project Team
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COVID-19 Recommended Interventions in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) during the Pandemic
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This document describes the essential interventions in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) that should be developed on an intersectoral
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JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF NURSES IN AIDS CARE, Vol. 28, No. 2, March/April 2017, 186-198
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2015.09.003
In the following you can find 51 Planning tools for Mental Health and Psychosocial support in disasters, that have been derived from an anylsis of
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This document presents a brief overview of how UNHCR adapts its activities for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to the changing conte
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Services, Identified needs and recommendations following the April and May 2015 Earthquakes in Nepal
Miscellaneous
Chapter J.5
Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package
Languages: Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Russian
1-13 December 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Issue date: 23 November 2018
UNAIDS/PCB (43)/18.32
This brief document compiles existing material related to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for the COVID-19 crisis, as well as other
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These ICRC guidelines outline the organization’s approach to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) during
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Assessing Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs and Resources Toolkit For Humanitarian Settings
recommended
Available in different languages: English, French, Arabic, Russian
The report reveals weak national mental health services overburdened by the demands placed on them by the Syria crisis. Health facilities which pre
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In recent decades, there have been concerted efforts to improve mental health services for youths alongside the challenges of rising healthcare costs and
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In March 2020 the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support uniting 57 humanitarian organizations as member issued the Interim
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This Handbook is primarily for educators, to help them learn about mental health issues and better support them in educational environments. The Ha
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This document is for humanitarian health actors working at national and sub-national level in countries facing humanitarian emergencies. It applies to Hea
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The seven essential features of practice for scaling up are described with great clarity. They are practical and universal, and encourage local innovation. They include policy, funding
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White Paper from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Refugee Trauma Task Force
Miscellaneous
Child and adolescent psychiatric emergencies
Chapter J.1
The Global Movement for Mental Health has brought renewed attention to the neglect of people with mental illness within
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This brief report examines the extent to which community-based treatment and integration support are provided for people living with mental illness across 15 selected Asia-Pacific economies. Some of
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IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. Checklist
recommended
Armed conflicts and natural disasters cause significant psychological and social suffering to affected populations. The psychological and social im
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Specific action sheets offer useful guidance on mental health and psychosocial support and cover
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Section I
Somatoform disorders
Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Chapter I.1
IACAPAP Textbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Child psychiatry & pediatrics
Chapter I.1
Somatoform disorders
This assessment tool is to support municipalities and local authorities in identifying the risks and vulnerabilities that refugees and migrants fac
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Psychatry & Pediatrics
Chapter I.3
PLoS Med 10(1): e1001366. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001366
Published: January 8, 2013
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Jun; 15(6): 1279.
Published online 2018 Jun 16. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15061279
The aim of this paper is to investigate how doctors working in primary health care in Latin American address patients with common mental disorders and
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