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Developmental disabilities among children younger than 5 years in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

Global Research on Developmental Disabilities Collaborators (2018) CC

The Lancet Global Health, Vol. 6, No. 10 Published: August 29, 2018

Multi-sectoral National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2017-2027 (Zambia)
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Government of the Republic of Zambia (2018) CC

Zambia has recognised the Public Health threat of antimicrobial resistance and its impact on morbidity and mortality, as well as the subsequent economic consequences. The country has recorded microorganisms which have developed resistance to antimicrobial drugs. Notable among these are; Multidrug Re... more

Effect of Music Intervention on the Behaviour Disorders of Children with Intellectual Disability using Strategies from Applied Behaviour Analysis

Ritu Kalgotra, Jaspal Singh Warwal Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) (2017) CC

The effect of music intervention on mild and moderate Intellectually disabled children was studied in non-randomized pre-test post-test control group design at an Indian state (Jammu) J&K

National Strategy for Adolescent Health 2017-2030

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (2016) C2

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is committed to ensuring the effective implementation of this strategy, which will contribute to the overall wellbeing and health of all adolescent boys and girls of Bangladesh

Lesotho: National HIV & AIDS Strategic Plan 2011-2015/16

Goverment of Lesotho (2013) C1

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Addressing childhood trauma in a developmental context

Gregorowski, C. & Seedat, S. Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2013) CC

Traditionally, understanding of the psychiatric and psychological effects of trauma have been developed from studies with adults and then applied to trauma-exposed children with some modifications. While this is an important step to understanding the sequelae of trauma in children and adolescents, t... more

The effect of trauma on the brain development of children Evidence-based principles for supporting the recovery of children in care

Sara McLean Australian Institute of Family Studies Child Family Community (2016) C1

CFCA PRACTICE RESOURCE – JUNE 2016 ~ CHILD FAMILY COMMUNITY AUSTRALIA┃INFORMATION EXCHANGE ~ This practice paper provides an overview of what we know from research about cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and provides principles to support effective practice respons... more

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

Neurological disorders public health challenges

World Health Organization WHO WHO (2006) CC

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, a collaborative endeavour of the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank and the Harvard School of Public Health, drew the attention of the international health community to the burden of neurological disorders and many other chronic conditions. T... more

Psychosocial Support in Emergencies: Critical for Syrian Children

Save the Children (2013) C2

This report aims to provide Syrian children with a platform to make their voices heard. Their stories highlight the urgent need to address the psychosocial well-being of children affected by the Syrian civil war, and in all emergencies

“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Canadian Psychological Association (2014) C1

Factsheet on PTSD | Most of us have had frightening experiences. Often we think about them long after the event. For some people, these distressing thoughts or images persist, as well as other symptoms such as a strong sense of threat, feeling emotionally numb, and irritability. If these reactions o... more

Trauma symptoms in children after the tsunami

Gunaratne, C., Kremer, P.J., Lewis, A.J. & Clarke, V. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health (2013) CC

Limited research has examined factors associated with psychological distress following natural disasters among non-Western child populations. Conditions associated with trauma-related symptoms following the 2004 tsunami in a sample of 265 Sri Lankan child survivors (53.6% female, aged 3 to 17) were... more

Assessing post-traumatic stress disorder in South African adolescents: using the child and adolescent trauma survey (CATS) as a screening tool

Suliman, S., Kaminer, D., Seedat, S. & Steinm D.J. Annals of General Psychiatry (2005) CC

Background: Several studies have demonstrated that South African children and adolescents are exposed to high levels of violent trauma with a significant proportion developing PTSD, however, limited resources make it difficult to accurately identify traumatized children. Conclusions: Our result... more

World Alzheimer Report 2019

Prince, M., and J. Jackson Alzheimer's Disease International (2019) C2

Some of the key findings of the report include: Almost 80% of the general public are concerned about developing dementia at some point and 1 in 4 people think that there is nothing we can do to prevent dementia 35% of carers across the world said that they have hidden the diagnosis of de... more

Alzheimer’s disease - Clinical Review

Burns, A. and S. Iliffe BMJ (2009) C2

BMJ 2009; 338 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b158 (Published 05 February 2009) Cite this as: BMJ 2009;338:b158 Correspondence to: A Burns alistair.burns@manchester.ac.uk

Epidemiology of Alzheimer's Disease: Comparison between Africa and South America

F. A. E. Sosso, O. Nakamura; M. Nakamura Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience (2017) C2

Received Date: Jun 15, 2017; Accepted Date: Jun 28, 2017; Published Date: Jun 30, 2017 Citation: Etindele Sosso FA, Nakamura O, Nakamura M (2017) Epidemiology of Alzheimer’s Disease: Comparison between Africa and South America. J Neurol Neurosci Vol.8 No.4:204. DOI: 10.21767/2171-6625.1000204

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 to achieve this by contributing to the training and professional development of the child and adole... more

Cognitive and psychosocial interventions

World Health Organization (2012) C_WHO

Q5: For people with dementia, which cognitive/psychosocial interventions (such as cognitive stimulation, cognitive rehabilitation, reality orientation, reminiscence therapy) when compared to placebo/comparator produce benefits/harm in the specified outcomes?

Prevalences of dementia and cognitive impairment among older people in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

A.Mavrodaris; J. Powell; M. Thorogood Bull World Health Organ (2013) C2

Bull World Health Organ 2013;91:773–783 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.13.118422 (Submitted: 15 February 2013 – Revised version received: 21 June 2013 – Accepted: 22 June 2013 – Published online: 20 August 2013)