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Syria Crisis: Addressing Regional Mental Health Needs and Gaps in the Context of the Syria Crisis

International Medical Corps (2015) CC
The report reveals weak national mental health services overburdened by the demands placed on them by the Syria crisis. Health facilities which pre ... more
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Challenges of sustainable mental health care and psychosocial support in low- and middle income countries

Petra G.H. Aarts War Trauma Foundation (2010)
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situations in the Caribbean

Mental Health Program; Pan American Health Organization PAHO (2012) C_WHO
Core Knowledge for Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Pharmacological treatment of mental disorders in primary health care

World Health Organization WHO (2009) CC
The manual contains basic principles of prescribing followed by chapters on medicines used in psychotic disorders; depressive disorders; bipolar disorders; generalised anxiety and sleep disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorders and panic attacks; and alcohol and opioid dependence
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Recommendations for Conducting Ethical Mental Health and Psychosocial Research in Emergency Settings

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Reference Group for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (2014) C2
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Rapid Assessment of Mental Health Needs of Refugees, Displaced and Other Populations Affected by Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations

World Health Organization (2001) C_WHO
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Immigrant and refugee mental health - Best practices in meeting the needs of immigrants and refugees

MaoThao Wilder Research (2009) C1
Compared to their native counterparts, immigrants and refugees are at higher risk for developing mental health problems due to previous trauma and/or the stress of migration and resettlement; such a ... more
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Enhancing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Capacity in Low Resource Settings

Wendy Ager, Yvonne Sliep and Reem Ibrahim Ahmed, et al. War Trauma Foundation, Ahfad University for Women; et al. (2015) C1
From Individual to Collective healing: A trainer’s manual
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Evaluation of a Mental Health Training Course for Primary Health Care Workers in Ogun State, South West, Nigeria

Adebowale T., Umukoro O., Gater R., et al. Journal of Psychiatry (2014) CC
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Rapid Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Situational Assessment

International Medical Corps (2015) C1
Services, Identified needs and recommendations following the April and May 2015 Earthquakes in Nepal
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Problem and pro-social behavior among Nigerian children with intellectual disability: the implication for developing policy for school based mental health programs

Bakare, M.O., Ubochi, V.N., Ebigbo, P.O. and Orovwigho, A.O. Italian Journal of Pediatrics (2010) CC
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Factors for Success - Mental Health Advocacy in Sierra Leone

Hann, K., Pearson, H., Campbell, D., et al. CBM (2015)
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Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities

National Institute for Health and Care Expericen (NICE) (2016) C1
Prevention, Assessment and Management
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Key considerations: mental health and psychosocial support, North Kivu, DRC

Social Science in Humanitarian Action: A Communication for Development Platform (2018) C1
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Integrating the response to mental disorders and other chronic diseases in health care systems

World Health Organization World Health Organization (2014) C_WHO
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Human Devastation Syndrome: The Impact of Conflict on Mental Health

Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) (2018) C1
The magnitude and complexity of these mental health conditions caused by prolonged and extensive trauma requires a diagnosis fitting the unique context of the Syrian conflict. Over half a million pe ... more
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Country Contextualization of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide: A Case Study from Nigeria

Abdulmalik, J.; Kola, L.; Fadahunsi, W.; et al. PLOS Medicine (2012) CC
PLoS Med 10(8): e1001501. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001501
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Integrating mental health into primary carein Nigeria: report of a demonstration project using the mental health gap actionprogramme intervention guide

Gureje, O.; Jibril , A.; Kola, L.; et al. BioMed Central (2015) CC
Gurejeet al. BMC Health Services Research (2015) 15:242 DOI 10.1186/s12913-015-0911-3
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Mental Health Reforms

Mercer, E; Germanavicius, A.; Juodkaite D.; et al. Global Initiative on Psychiatry (GIP) (2011) C2
Special issue: Mental Health Challenges in Lithuania Nos. 1-2 '11
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Mental health systems in selected low- and middle-income countries: a WHO-AIMS cross-national analysis

World Health Organization WHO WHO (2009) C_WHO
Data on the essential building blocks of mental health systems, including mental health governa ... more
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the context of the crises in Syria and Iraq

Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität; BAff; Charité; et al. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (2017) C2
Guiding framework for development cooperation, Working paper 2017. This document was drawn up on the basis of expert publications and inputs from partners in the GIZ regional programme Psychosocial Support for Syrian and Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced People1 in order to serve as guidanc ... more
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Positive Mental Health, fighting Stigma and promoting resiliency for children and adolescents

Matthew Hodes and Susan Gau IACAPAP (2016) C2
The International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) aims to promote the mental health and development of children and adolescents worldwide. It seeks ... more
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Social determinants of mental health

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO
Good mental health is integral to human health and well being. A person’s mental ... more
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The European Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2020
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World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Europe (2015) C_WHO
Mental disorders are one of the top public health challenges in the WHO European Region, affecting about 25% of the population every year. In all countries, ... more
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IACAPAP Textbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Section D Externalizing disorders

F. D.Zepf T. S. Moriyama; A. J. M. Cho; R. E. Verin; et al. IACAPAP (2012) C2
Externalizing disorders Chapter D.1 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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The mental health of children facing collective adversity poverty, homelessness, war and displacement

L. Pacione; T. Measham; R.l Kronick; et al. IACAPAP (2012) C2
Miscellaneous Chapter J.4
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IACAPAP Textbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Section G Substance use disorders

J. M Rey IACAPAP (2012) C2
Alcohol misuses Substance use disorders Chapter G.1
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Barriers to accessing and receiving mental health care in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Isabell Schierenbeck, Peter Johansson, Lena M. C. Andersson, Dalena van Rooyen Health and Human Rights Journal (2013) C1
The right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is enshrined in many international human rights treaties. However, studies have shown that people with ... more
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Mental Health in the Asia-Pacific Region: An Overview

Alexander Lourdes Samy, Zahra Fazli Khalaf, & Wah-Yun Low International Journal of Behavioral Science (2015) CC
Mental health problem is one of the growing major public health issues in the Asia Pacific region. It contributes to the high number of Disability ... more
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Mental health policy developments in Latin America

R.D. Alarcón & S.A. Aguilar-Gaxiola Bulletin of the World Health Organization (2000) C_WHO
New assessment guidelines for measuring the overall impact of mental health problems in Latin America have served as a catalyst for countries to review their ... more
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Innovative Mental Health Programs in Latin America & The Carribbean

Caldas de Almeida, José Miguel (‎ed.)‎ & Cohen, Alex (‎ed.)‎. Pan American Health Organization (2008) C_WHO
In the last quarter century, several projects emerged to reform mental health services in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Some did not survive the difficulties that inevitably arise in proce ... more
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Fundamental Facts about mental health 2016

Mental Health Foundation (2016) CC
A comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a unique handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental ... more
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IACAPAP Textbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Section A Introduction to child & adolescent mental health

Adrian Sondheimer; Joseph M Rey IACAPAP (2012) C2
Introduction Capter A.1 Ethics and international child and adolescent psychiatry
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Child and adolescent mental health policies and plans

Dr M.Funk; M. Belfer; N. Drew; et al. World Health Organization (2005) C_WHO
Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package Languages: Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Russian
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What child mental health professionals should know about genetics

R. R. Althoff IACAPAP (2016) C2
Introduction Chapter A.13
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Integrating the prevention, treatment and care of mental health conditions and other noncommunicable diseases within health systems

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Europe (2019) C_WHO
Mental health conditions affect one in 10 people at any one time and account for a large proportion of non-fatal disease burden. There is a high degree of comorbidity between ... more
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Comprehensive mental health action plan 2013–2020
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This updated Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030 builds upon its predecessor and sets out clear actions for Member States, the WHO Secretariat and international, regional and national ... more
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Mental Health - Our world in data

H. Ritchie and M. Roser (2018) CC
Mental health disorders remain widely under-reported — in our section on Data Quality & Definitions we discuss the challenges of dealing with this data. Figures presented in this entry should be t ... more
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Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities overview

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2018) C2
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Comfort for Kids in the Time of Ebola : Mental Health Liberia

World Bank (2018) C1
The 2014-2015 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia resulted in over 10,000 cases and 5,000 deaths. Recognizing the importance of addressing children’s trauma, the Ebola recovery and restoration trust fund (EERTF) funded the implementation of a Comfort for kids (C4K) program which encou ... more
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Community Mental Health Practice. Seven essential Features for Scaling up in low- and middle-income Countries

Basic Needs Basic Rights (2009) CC
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 and local management structure, as well as working with all possible partners and developing local context adaptati ... more
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Mental Health Services in the Community

European Union EU (2018) CC
Good practices in Mental Health and Well-being
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Mental Health Work at Work, in Schools, Prevention of Depression and Suicide

European Union EU (2017) CC
Good Practices in Mental Health & Well-being
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Out of Silence. Women's mental health in their own words

National Women's Council of Ireland (2018) CC
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Closing the mental health treatment gap in South Africa: a review of costs and cost-effectiveness

Jack, H.; R.G. Wagner, I. Petersen, et al. (2014) CC
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Mental health legislation & human rights

World Health Organization WHO (2003) C_WHO
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Public Health Aspects of Mental Health Among Migrants and Refugees: A Review of the Evidence on Mental Health Care for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Irregular Migrants in the WHO European Region

Priebe, S.; D. Giacco, and Rawda El-Nagib. World Health Organization WHO; Regional Office Europe (2016) C_WHO
Health Evidence Network Synthesis Report, No. 47 The increasing number of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants poses a challenge for mental he ... more
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Assessment of patients’ satisfaction and associated factors among outpatients received mental health services at public hospitals of Mekelle Town, northern Ethiopia

H.Desta, T.Berhe and S. Hintsa (2018) CC
Desta et al. Int J Ment Health Syst (2018) 12:38 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-018-0217-z
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Mental health challenges among adolescents living with HIV

R. C. Vreeman; B. M. McCoy; S. Lee Journal of the International AIDS Society; PubMed.gov (2017) C2
Vreeman RC et al. Journal of the International AIDS Society 2017, 20(Suppl 3):21497 http://www.jiasociety.org/index.php/jias/article/view/21497 | http://dx.doi.org/10.7448/IAS.20.4.21497
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Thematic segment: Mental Health and HIV/AIDS – Promoting human rights, an integrated and person-centered approach to improving art adherence, well-being and quality of life

UNAIDS; STRIVE (2018) C2
1-13 December 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Issue date: 23 November 2018 UNAIDS/PCB (43)/18.32
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Staff, Volunteers and Communities in an Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus

Psychosocial Centre International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (2020) C1
Introduction The novel Coronavirus (nCoV) epidemic in 2019 -2020 has recently emerged. The route of transmission is not totally known, although it is known that it can spread from person to person, and local health care systems may be ill-equipped t ... more
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IASC Guidance: Operational considerations for Multisectoral Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programmes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Inter-Agency Standing Comittee IASC; et al. (2020) C2
In March 2020 the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support uniting 57 humanitarian organizations as member issued the Interim Briefing Note Addressing ... more
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Mental health, men and culture: how do sociocultural constructions of masculinities relate to men’s mental health help-seeking behaviour in the WHO European Region?

World Health Organization WHO (2020) CC
Men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues and are much more likely to commit suicide. This scoping review examined recent evidence published in English and Russian on the ... more
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Guidelines on mental health promotive and preventive interventions for adolescents

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The Guidelines on promotive and preventive mental health interventions for adolescents - Helping Adolescents thrive (HAT), provide evidence-informed recommendations on psychosocial interventions to ... more
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Implementing the mental health Gap Action Programme intervention guide
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World Health Organization WHO; Eastern Mediterranean Region (2021) C_WHO
A job aid for non-specialist health professionals
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National Tele-Mental Health Guidelines

Ministry of Health, Kenya (2021) CC
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Story of change in four countries Building capacity for integrating mental health care within health services across humanitarian settings

World Health Organization WHO; mGAP (2021) C_WHO
The world is facing an unprecedented range of emergencies. In reaction to these complex adversities, many people experience considerable distress and impairment, and a minority may even go on to develop mental ... more
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The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health: A Systematic Descriptive Review

Cianconi, P.; Betrò, S.; Janiri, L. (2020) CC
BackgroundClimate change is one of the great challenges of our time. The consequences of climate change on exposed biological subjects, as well as on vulnerable societies, are a concern for the entire scientific community. Rising temperatures, heat waves, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, fir ... more
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Mental health and climate change: policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
We need to be concerned about mental health in the context of climate change
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Strengthening mental health responses to COVID-19 in the Americas: A health policy analysis and recommendations

A. Tausch; Oliveira e Souza, R.; Martinez Viciana, C.; et al. Pan American Health Organization (2021) CC
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on the mental health of populations in the Americas. Studies show high rates of depression and anxiety, among other psychological symptoms, particular ... more
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Mental health, disability and human rights: WHO QualityRights core training - for all services and all people: course guide

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
Les modules de formation et d’orientation QualityRights ont été élaborés pour renforcer les connaissances, les compétences et la compréhension des principales parties prenantes sur la manière de promouvoir les droits des personnes en situation de handicap psychosocial, intellectuel ou cogni ... more
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IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Minimum Service Package

Inter-Agency Standing Commitee (2022) C2
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, regional, national, and local levels to plan, coordi ... more
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Intention to action series: Regional reflections. Analysis from informal regional consultations with people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This report includes analysis from informal regional consultations in the African Region, the Caribbean and North America, Latin America, South-East Asia Region, European Region, Eastern Mediterranean Region, alongside three forums in the Western Pacific Region. It analyses the overarching similarit ... more
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Donor Financing of Global Mental Health, 1995—2015: An Assessment of Trends, Channels, and Alignment with the Disease Burden

Charlson, F.J.; J. Dieleman, L. Singh et al. PLOS One (2017) CC
Background: A recent report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) highlights that mental health receives little attention despi ... more
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Mental health, human rights and legislation: Guidance and practice

UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights OHCHR, World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
WHO-OHCHR launch new guidance to improve laws addressing human rights abuses in mental health care Ahead of World Mental ... more
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Community-Based Mental Health: A Training Guide for Community Providers

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2023) CC
Mental health problems are common and cause great suffering to individuals and communities around the world. They have a significant impact not only on the physical and ... more
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Training Guide: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2024) CC
This MHPSS in Emergencies training aims to prepare MHPSS responders, disaster managers, and emergency team leaders for work in the field by building understanding of basic concepts of MHPSS in emergencies as well as planning and implementing PSS activities. It is for MHPSS focal points from the Red ... more
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Intention to action series: Regional reflections. Analysis from informal regional consultations with people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions 2023 WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This report includes analysis from informal regional consultations in the African Region, the Caribbean and North America, Latin America, South-East Asia Region, European Region, Eastern Mediterranean Region, alongside three forums in the Western Pacific Region. It analyses the overarching similarit ... more
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How to ... Look after your mental health using exercise

Mental Health Foundation UK (2022) CC
Pocket guide to show the positive impact that physical activity can have on your own mental wellbeing, including some tips and suggestions to help you get started. There are many reasons why physical activity is good for your body having a healthy ... more
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Integrated operational framework for mental health, brain health and substance use

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
This integrated operational framework provides an overview of the connections between mental health, neurological and substance use (MNS) conditions, and their links to ... more
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Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care

M. Funk; G. Ivbijaro World Health Organization; WONCA (2008) C_WHO
A Global Perspective
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Disaster Risk Management for Health MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

World Health Organization (2011) C_WHO
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A Mental Health Training Program for Community Health Workers in India: Impact on Knowledge and Attitudes

Armstrong, G.; et al. (2011) CC
International Journal of Mental Health Systems2011,5:17http://www.ijmhs.com/content/5/1/17
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Women’s Mental Health: Promoting a Gendered Approach to Policy and Service Provision

The Women´s Health Council The Women´s Health Council (2007) CC
The mission of the Women’s Health Council is to inform and influence the development of health policy to ensure the maximum health and social gai ... more
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Declaration on Achieving Equality for Mental Health in the 21st Centuryeclaration on Achieving Equality for Mental Health in the 21st Century

Global Ministerial Summits on Mental Healt World Health Organization WHO (2018) C2
The Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit Conclusions
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Assessing Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs and Resources Toolkit For Humanitarian Settings
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World Health Organization; UNHCR (2012) C_WHO
Available in different languages: English, French, Arabic, Russian
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Liberia: Basic Package for Mental Health Care Service

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Liberia (2010) C1
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Integrating Mental Health and HIV Services in Zimbabwean Communities: A Nurse and Community-led Approach to Reach the Most Vulnerable

Duffy, M.; M. Sharer, H. Cornman, et al. (2017) CC
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
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Children’s Mental Health Research: Quarterly - Helping Children Overcome Trauma

Children’s Health Policy Centre (2011) C2
Vol. 5, No. 3 - 2011 | The Quarterly provides summaries of the best available research evidence on a variety of children’s mental health topics, prepared using systematic review and synthesis met ... more
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Making Mental Health a Global Priority

Patricio V. Marquez, and Shekhar Saxena (2016) CC
Cerebrum. 2016 Jul-Aug; 2016: cer-10-16. Published online 2016 Jul 1.
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Best Practice Guidance for Mental Health Services

HSE Mental Health Service (2019) C1
Accessed April 25,2019
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Maternal Mental Health. A handbook for health workers
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Alan J Flisher PMH (2013) CC
The Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) provides training to health workers and community-based workers involved in caring for mothers. This h ... more
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Case Study: Mental health in Makueni County, Kenya

Ndetei D, Musyimi C, Musau A, Matoke L, Mutiso V Shaping Health Programme (2017) CC
Shaping Health programme on Learning from international experience on approaches to community power, participation and decision-making in health,AMHF, TARSC
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Delivering mental health and psychosocial support interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review

Kamali M, Munyuzangabo M, Siddiqui FJ, et al. (2020) CC
BMJ Global Health2020;5:e002014. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002014
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Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in 2021

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2021) C1
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 i ... more
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Clinician mental health, nursing shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic: Crises within crises

Turale S., Nantsupawat A. (2021) CC
Around the world, nurses are working under enormous pressure providing care to sick and dying patients during the pandemic. Many are faced with increased stress, and other negative effects on their mental ... more
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A New Agenda for Mental Health in the Americas: Report of the Pan American Health Organization High-Level Commission on Mental Health and COVID-19

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2024) C_WHO
Unmet mental health needs in the Region of the Americas are a leading source of morbidity and mortality, which result in tremendous health, social, ... more
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Culture and Mental Health: A review of culture related psychiatric conditions

S Karthick and Sangita Barwa (2017) CC
Psychol Behav Sci Int J 5(5): PBSIJ.MS.ID.555675 (2017)
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Clinical decisions and stigmatizing attitudes towards mental health problems in primary care physicians from Latin American countries

A. O. Rojas Vistorte , W. Ribeiro, C. Ziebold, et al. (2018) CC
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 to investigate how stigma can affect their clin ... more
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Cultural Issues in Mental Health

Don Gorman and Wendy Cross (2011) C2
In: Mental health nursing: dimensions of praxis. Oxford University Press, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 427-442. ISBN 9780195566963 This chapter introduces you to the importance of culturally based ... more
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Women´s Mental Health: An evidence based review

WHO WHO (2000) C_WHO
This document adopts a health determinants framework for examining the evidence related to women’s poor mental health. From this perspective, pub ... more
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Providing sutstainable mental and neurological health care in Ghana and Kenya

Sheena Posey Norris, Erin Hammers Forstag, and Bruce M. Altevogt Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders; Board on Health Sciences Policy; Board on Global Health; Publisher: National Academic Press (2016) C2
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Psychological & Mental Health First Aid for All

World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) (2016) C1
Dignity in Mental Health
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Women and Mental Health

Australian Women's Health Network (2012) CC
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Building Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencies

World Health Organization (WHO) (2013) C_WHO
Emergencies, in spite of their tragic nature and adverse effects on mental health, are unparalleled opportunities to build better mental ... more
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WHO Framework for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support after the Tsunami

World Health Organization WHO (2005) C_WHO
This brief document aims to provide a framework for WHO assistance in this area.
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mhGAP Intervention Guide Mental Health Gap Action Programme Version 2.0 for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings
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Tarun Dua, Nicolas Clark, Neerja Chowdhary et al. World Health Organisation (WHO) (2016) C_WHO
The key updates include: content update in various sections based on new evidence; design changes for enhanced usability; a streamlined and simplified clinical assessment that includes an algorithm for follow-up; inclusion of two new modules - Essential Care and Practice that includes general guid ... more
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WHO Profile on mental health in development (WHO proMIND): Sierra Leone

World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (2012) C_WHO
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Community Mental Health - Implementation Guidelines
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Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) (2010)
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Policy Options on Mental Health

World Health Organization WHO Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (2017) C_WHO
"This is the final report of the six-year collaboration between the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse and the Gulbenkian Global Mental ... more