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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 communit ... more
The world faces grave consequences from the lack of available mental health services and treatment. Mental illness impacts every country, culture ... more
The articles in this compendium elaborate on some of the ideas shared at the symposium. Together, they provide a broad view of the dynamic interactions among physical, sexual and brain development that take place during adolescence. They highlight s ... more
Manual 1. The Practical Approach to Care Kit – PACK – is used by nurses, doctors and community health workers in their everyday work to care for patients at the clinic and in the community –PA ... more
Sexual abuse perpetrated against children is one of the most significant crises of our time. Child sexual abuse is a significant risk factor for children, in common with other forms of child maltrea ... more
Updated May 2021. Manual 2. The Practical Approach to Care Kit – PACK – is used by nurses, doctors and community health workers in their everyday work to care for patients at the clinic and in t ... more
21 May 2021. he Practical Approach to Care Kit – PACK – is used by nurses, doctors and community health workers in their everyday work to care for patients at the clinic and in the community – ... more
Updated May 2021. Manual 3. The Practical Approach to Care Kit – PACK – is used by nurses, doctors and community health workers in their everyday work to care for patients at the clinic and in t ... more
Biodiversity and healthy natural ecosystems, including protected areas in and around cities, provide ecosystem benefits and services that support h ... more
Updated May 2021. Manual 4. The Practical Approach to Care Kit – PACK – is used by nurses, doctors and community health workers in their everyday work to care for patients at the clinic and in t ... more
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, nurses, midwives, gynaecologists, paediatricians, mental ... more
The manual is written for clinicians working at the district hospital (first-level referral care) who diagnose and manage sick adolescents and adults in resource constrained settings. It aims to sup ... more
These guidelines were developed as part of Kenya's fast-track plan to end AIDS among adolescents and young people. Based on research into adolescent and ... more
The CSMH compiled a list of assessment measures that are in the public domain (free of charge) and available online for clinicians. Below are the recommended measures can be used in school mental he ... more
This guide aims to inform about these illnesses - so-called ‘trauma-induced disorders’ - in general and ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’ (PTSD) in particular. It is also designed to offer su ... more
This integrated operational framework provides an overview of the connections between mental health, neurological and substance use (MNS) conditions, and ... more
The National Strategic Plan is based on the following guiding principles:
1) Life-course approach: adolescence is a key decade in the course of life that influences the health outcomes later in life.
2) Comprehensive approach: It recognizes the cross cutting health ... more
Prevention, early identification, assessment and intervention in low- and middle-income countries | A Review | CHILD ... more
There has been important progress for the rights of adolescent girls and women in recent decades, yet millions still struggle to access the nutritious diets, essential nutrition services ... more
According to the latest available estimates, more than 1 in 7 adolescents aged 10–19 is estimated to live with a diagnosed mental disorder globally. Almost 46,000 adolescents die from suicide each year, among the top five causes of death for their ... more

WHO mhGAP Guideline update

WHO WHO (2015) C_WHO
Update of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Guideline for Mental, Neurological and Substance use ... more
According to the latest available estimates, more than 1 in 7 adolescents aged 10–19 is estimated to live with a diagnosed mental disorder globally. Almost 46,000 adolescents die from suicide each year, among the top five causes of death for their ... more
UNFPA has been implementing programming for women and girls through Women Friendly Health Spaces (WFHSs), which provide access to critical services, information and support. The WFHS is providing: p ... more
Objectives and scope of the document This document was developed to provide recommended management strategies for problems and disorders that are ... more
Other disorders Chapter H.5
Psychiatry and Pediatrics Chapter I.4
This publication seeks to describe the best treatments and practices based on the scientific evidence available at the time of writing as evaluated by the authors and may change as a result of new r ... more
Anxiety disorders Chapter F.1 2018 edition
Introduction Chapter A.13
Miscellaneous Chapter J.7
Psychatry & Pediatrics Chapter I.3
Miscellaneous Chapter J.4
This Handbook is primarily for educators, to help them learn about mental health issues and better support them in educational environments. The Handbook aims to provide training to teachers, admini ... more
Annals of Global Health, 87(1), p.43. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.3269; The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of mental health symptoms (anxiety, depression, and stress) in Bang ... more
Q 12: In children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, what is the effectiveness and safety, considering system issues in low- ... more
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine progresses, the civilian population and the Armed Forces face enormous challenges. It is unsurprising that people's mental health deteriorate in such conditions. This ... more

Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health

Robert E. Black, Ramanan Laxminarayan, Marleen Temmerman; et al. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development The World Bank (2016) CC
Disease Control Priorities –3rdEdition, Volume 2. This book focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutritio ... more
Observations from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) WHO collaborative cross-national study
Discussion Paper "Mental health, poverty and development", July 2009
NICE guideline Published: 23 May 2017
A stated objective of WHO’s European Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2020 is to ensure better information and knowledge for service planning, development, monitoring ... more
This joint publication by UNAIDS and WHO emphasizes the importance of integrating HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care and ... more
Child sex trafficking is a severe form of trauma exposure that has significant immediate and long-term consequences for survivors. According to the United Nations International Labor Organization, i ... more
A community-based approach. These guidelines focus on manmade rather than natural disasters, but our experiences in India, El Salvador and Pakistan (earthquake interventions), and following the 200 ... more
Specific action sheets offer useful guidance on mental health and psychosocial support and cover the following areas coordination assessment monito ... more
Lancet Global Health Volume 6, ISSUE 2, Pe146-e147, February 01, 2018
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Jun; 15(6): 1279. Published online 2018 Jun 16. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15061279
This study of Adolescent Boys and Young Men highlights the importance of engaging adolescent boys and ... more
According to WHO, around 22% of adults in conflict settings have mental health conditions. This is almost triple to non-conflict settings. There is no generally accepted estimate for children but it is clear that children who are refugees, IDPs or ... more
The curriculum, which complements the national pediatric ART training, was finalized in 2011 and was subsequently implemented nationally. The training curriculum includes a 15-module Trainer Manual, a Participant Manual, ... more
This volume on CVDs, renal, and respiratory disorders has particularly high value. It carries the potential to become the most effective game-changer in global health by helping all countries to com ... more
The report finds that, as of 3 November, in 87 countries with age-disaggregated data, children and adolescents under 20 years of age accounted for 1 in 9 of COVID-19 infections, or 11 per cent of the 25.7 million infections reported by these countri ... more
BMJ Global Health2020;5:e002014. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002014

Special Report Mental Health and Human Rights in Cambodia

Daniel McLaughlin Leitner Center for International Law and Justice (2009) CC
The CB MHPSS operational guidelines were developed in response to emerging evidence on the determinants of children’s resilience, lessons learned from the evaluation of existing approaches, and the unique challenges that today’s crises pose for ... more
The document is primarily meant to inform mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) staff, such as: psychologists, psychosocial counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, ... more
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
Background: Traumatic stress may arise from various incidents often leading to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The lifetime prevalence of PTSD is estimated at 1% – 2% in Western Europe, 6% – 9% in North America and at just over 10% in coun ... more
The guidebook can be used by any care giver who comes in contact with children on a daily basis and who have the primary or secondary responsibility of taking care of the children. Parents, teachers, anganwadi workers, ... more
This report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between exposure to air pollution and adverse health effects in children. It is intended to inform and motivate individual ... more
PLoS Med 10(1): e1001366. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001366 Published: January 8, 2013
Republic of The Gambia; Accessed on 31.01.2019
The MHPSS MSP is an easy-to-follow intersectoral package, which spells out the activities and actions that all humanitarian actors should put in place in all emergencies for an effective MHPSS response. It speaks to different actors at the global, r ... more
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have newly developed "Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse Guidelines" for health ... more
This document provides an overview of sexual and reproductive health and rights issues that may be important for the human rights, health and well- ... more
Handbook 2
scientific brief, 2 March 2022
The development of this Operational Roadmap has been driven by a growing consensus in Ukraine on the need to prioritize activities that are urgently required to address the mental health and psychos ... more
This document was designed to inform educators, amongst others, about enhancing the pre-service curriculum with mental health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) materials, which can provide future professionals with the theoretical ... more
Background: Mental health has recently gained increasing attention on global health and development agendas, including calls for an increase in international funding. Few studies have previously cha ... more
Including a Tool to Assess the Adolescent Health and Development Component in Pre-Service Education of Health-Care Providers
1-13 December 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Issue date: 23 November 2018 UNAIDS/PCB (43)/18.32
This Review summarizes many of the persistent biological alterations associated with childhood maltreatment including changes in neuroendocrine and neurotransmitter systems and pro-inflammatory cyto ... more
(New 2015) Scoping question: Within the context of mental health and developmental assessment of children and youth, what are the effective stra ... more