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Three models of community mental health services In low-income countries

A. Cohen, J. Eaton, B. Radtke, et al. (2011) CC

International Journal of Mental Health Systems December 2011, 5:3 Community mental health ... in low-income countries face a number of challenges. Using a case study methodology developed for this purpose, it is possible to compare programs and begin to assess the effectiveness of diverse service delivery models more

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Toolkit for the Integration of Mental Health into General Healthcare in Humanitarian Settings

International Medical Corps (2019) C1

This Toolkit aims to support the understanding and implementation of integrated mental health programs in humanitarian settings. It provides a fram... more

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An Invisible Crisis: Exploring Mental Health needs in the Syrian and Iraqi Crises

Médecins du Monde (2018) C1

It highlights the numerous challenges to quality service provision, along with the organisation’s response to mental health needs, and recommendations for international and regional decision-maker... more

Kerala State COPD Control Program Module for Medical Officers

National Health Mission State Health Systems Resource Center- Kerala Academy of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (2021) CC2

Kerala state is moving towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25th September 2015. Goal 3 of the SDG addresses “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages”. The sub-goal 3.4 of the SDG has the targe... more

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IRC Health Strategy 2023-2027

International Rescue Committee (2023) CC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian agency dedicated to helping people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Health comprises nearly half of IRC... more

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The Senegal urban reproductive health initiative: a longitudinal program impact evaluation

A. Benson; L. Calhoun; M. Corroon; et al. Elsevier (2018) CC

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Mental Health: Resources for Community Health Workers
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OpenLearn Create (2019) CC

The guide is especially appropriate for settings where the provision of medical, diagnostic and support services is sparse or lacking. It covers adult and child mental health problems, as well as ch... more

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VISHRAM. Vldarbha Stress and Health Program

N. Chowdhary, S. Schmelzl, S.Gangale, et al. (2018) CC

Training Manual for Community Health Workers

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SUMMARY OF FREE ASSESSMENT MEASURES

Center for School Mental Health (CSMH) (2014) C2

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 health... more

COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

National Alliance on Mental Illness (2020) C1

NAMI HelpLine Contents I’m having a lot of anxiety because of the coronavirus. Please help. I’m quarantined or working from home – lonely and isolated even further – what can I do? I don’t have health insurance or a regular docto... more

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The Manas Programm Doctor's Manual

Manashanti Sudhar Shodh Sangath; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2011) CC

A Program To Improve The Care For Patients With Common Mental Disorders In Primary Health Care. The essence of the MANAS model is to shift... more

No Peace of Mind

World Vision (2022) C1

Children’s mental health is top concern for Ukrainian parents, new World Vision report finds; Studies show 22 per cent of people in conflict zones suffer ... disorders; Prevention programs must be urgently prioritised more

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The Premium Counselling Relationship Manual

N. Chowdhary, H. Dabholkar; R. Velleman, et al. Sangath; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2013) CC

his manual is for people who have had no formal training in counselling but wish to learn the necessary components to establishing an effective counselling relationship. It will be useful for anyone who is involved in counselling people with a ... health problem. his manual aims at providing counsellors with information about the basic skills required in counselling in a practical and simple to understand format. It is meant to accompany the Healthy Activity Program (HAP) and Counselling for Alcohol Problems (CAP) manuals for counselling patients with depression and harmful/dependent drinking in primary care settings. more

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How to support survivors of gender-based violence when a GBV actor is not available in your area

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (2023) CC

KEY MESSAGES Always talk to a GBV specialist first to understand what GBV services are available in your area. Some services may take the form of hotlines, a mobile app or other remote support. Be aware of any other available services in your area. Identify services provided by humanitarian pa...rtners such as health, psychosocial support, shelter and non-food items. Consider services provided by communities such as mosques/ churches, women’s groups and Disability Service Organizations. Remember your role. Provide a listening ear, free of judgment. Provide accurate, up-to-date information on available services. Let the survivor make their own choices. Know what you can and cannot manage. Even without a GBV actor in your area, there may be other partners, such as a child protection or mental health specialist, who can support survivors that require additional attention and support. Ask the survivor for permission before connecting them to anyone else. Do not force the survivor if s/he says no. Do not proactively identify or seek out GBV survivors. Be available in case someone asks for support. Remember your mandate. All humanitarian practitioners are mandated to provide non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support to people in need regardless of: gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, age, ethnicity/tribe/race/religion, who perpetrated/committed violence, and the situation in which violence was committed. Use a survivor-centered approach by practicing: Respect: all actions you take are guided by respect for the survivor’s choices, wishes, rights and dignity. Safety: the safety of the survivor is the number one priority. Confidentiality: people have the right to choose to whom they will or will not tell their story. Maintaining confidentiality means not sharing any information to anyone. Non-discrimination: providing equal and fair treatment to anyone in need of support. If health services exist, always provide information on what is available. Share what you know, and most importantly explain what you do not. Let the survivor decide if s/he wants to access them. Receiving quality medical care within 72 hours can prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and within 120 hours can prevent unwanted pregnancy. Provide the opportunity for people with disabilities to communicate to you without the presence of their caregiver, if wished and does not endanger or create tension in that relationship. If a man or boy is raped it does not mean he is gay or bisexual. Gender-based violence is based on power, not someone’s sexuality. Sexual and gender minorities are often at increased risk of harm and violence due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Actively listen and seek to support all survivors. Anyone can commit an act of gender-based violence including a spouse, intimate partner, family member, caregiver, in-law, stranger, parent or someone who is exchanging money or goods for a sexual act. Anyone can be a survivor of gender-based violence – this includes, but isn’t limited to, people who are married, elderly individuals or people who engage in sex work. Protect the identity and safety of a survivor. Do not write down, take pictures or verbally share any personal/identifying information about a survivor or their experience, including with your supervisor. Put phones and computers away to avoid concern that a survivor’s voice is being recorded. Personal/identifying information includes the survivor’s name, perpetrator(s) name, date of birth, registration number, home address, work address, location where their children go to school, the exact time and place the incident took place etc. Share general, non-identifying information To your team or sector partners in an effort to make your program safer. To your support network when seeking self-care and encouragement. more

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Rwanda: HEALTH SECTOR ANNUAL REPORT July 2015-June 2016

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2016) C2

For the Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the Health Sector continued to implement actions meant to improve the availability, and access to quality healthcare. The following report highlights achievements registered by the ... sector for the fiscal 2015-2016 in different health programs, as well as in the area of health system strengthening. more

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Rwanda: HEALTH SECTOR ANNUAL REPORT July 2014-June 2015

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2015) C2

For the Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the Health Sector continued to implement interventions and strategies meant to improve the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality healthcare services across public and private ... facilities; and to ensure the reduction of the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Rwanda. This annual report highlights key achievements registered by the health sector during the Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Achievements are highlighted under three big components: Health Programs, Health Systems Support and Budget Execution. more

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Rwanda: HEALTH SECTOR ANNUAL REPORT July 2013-June 2014

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2014) C2

This report highlights key achievements registered by the Ministry of Health, affiliated institutions, implementing agencies both at central and decentralized levels in 2013-2014. Generally, the Health... more

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Parenting programs

D. Haslam; A. Mejia; M. R. Sanders; P. J. de Vries IACAPAP (2016) C2

The importance of growing up in a nurturing and supportive family environment cannot be underestimated. Raising children in a warm, loving environment sets them on a positive developmental trajectory for later life success (Biglan et al, 2012). Conversely, children raised in homes with inconsistent ... more

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Healthy Activity Program

A. Anand; N. Chowdhary, S.Dimidji and V. Patel Sangath; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2013) CC

The Healthy Activity Program manual aims at providing counsellors like you with information about counselling patients with moderate to severe Depression in primary care settings.

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Parent-mediated Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in South Asia

Gauri Divan Carol Taylor & Catherine Aldred; Sangath (2018) CC

A Manual for Delivery of PASS by a Non-Specialist Facilitator

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