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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 and collective action by health care professionals to prevent damage to children’s health from exposure to ... more
Today there are Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) programmes in a large number of countries. In many countries, the CBR approach is a part of the national rehabilitation services. However, there is a lack of reliable data about persons with disabilities who benefit from CBR and the kind of benefi ... more
There are social and environmental barriers faced by persons with disabilities which have been reported in literature. In discussing these barriers, attention is yet to be given to the support from families to members with disabilities. This study aimed to examine family support and its impact on th ... more
Disability at a Glance 2015 focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, and offers solutions to strengthen their employment prospects. Employment is not only the primary means of livelihood generation; it also provides individuals with the purpose a ... more
The study was designed to understand the attitudes of parents of children with intellectual disabilities, with regard to the management of problematic behaviour of their children, and to identify whether the mothers or the fathers had more positive attitudes.
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
Seizures constitute the most common neurological problem in children and the majority of epilepsy has its onset in childhood. Appropriate diagnosis and management of childhood epilepsy is essential to improve quality of life in these children. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, modified to ... more
Training of Health-care Providers and Training manual Supporting material
mhGAP Training of Health-care Providers Training manual and Supporting material.
Overview Learning objectives • Promote respect and dignity for children and adolescents with mental and behavioural disorders. • Know common presentations of children and adolescents with mental and behavioural disorders. • Know assessment principles of child and adolescents with mental ... more
WHO QualityRights is an initiative which aims to improve the quality of care in mental health and related services and to promote the human rights of people with psychosocial, intellectual and cognitive disabilities, throughout the world.
This training and guidance module addresses the use of coercive and violent practices in mental health and related services with a particular focus on seclusion and restraint. It aims to promote a greater understanding of why these practices are used and build practical skills to help end these prac ... more
This training and guidance has been developed to provide an in-depth understanding on what it means to respect legal capacity in mental health and related areas as well as concrete strategies to ensure that people are able to exercise their right to legal capacity in all areas of their life. In this ... more
This module has been developed to provide training and guidance to improve the quality of care and human rights conditions in inpatient, outpatient and community based mental health and related services, following the conduct of a comprehensive assessment using the WHO QualityRights assessment toolk ... more
This document provides training and guidance on the reasons for, and the impact of, violence, coercion and abuse within mental health and related settings. It also provides guidance on how to implement strategies to end the use of coercion, violence and abuse in these settings.
This document provides training and guidance on legal capacity and how supported decision making, recovery plans and advance plans help to avoid involuntary detention and treatment and ensure people are able to exercise their right to legal capacity.
This document provides training and guidance on the key standards related to the physical and social environment within mental health and related services that need to be met to promote good outcomes, independent living and community inclusion.
This document has been developed to provide training and guidance on how to integrate a human rights approach in mental health and related areas, based on international human rights instruments, in particular the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
This document has been developed to provide training and guidance to be able to understand what are human rights, what human rights mean for people’s lives, as well as the actions that can be taken by individuals and groups to respect and promote human rights.
Miscellaneous Chapter J.7
This guide was developed by AACAP to give reliable information about medication used to treat bipolar disorder in children and adolescents to parents whose children have been diagnosed with the illness.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network National Center for PTSD | The field of school safety and emergency management has evolved significantly over the past decade. Tragically, acts of violence, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks have taught us many lessons. We also know that other types of ... more
This report found that while European Schools are paying increasing attention to inclusion, children with disabilities continued to face problems. They are rejected, pressured into changing schools, or are not provided with appropriate accommodations and support to allow them to learn and thrive in ... more
В сборнике представлены статьи специалистов в сфере охраны психического здоровья по различным академическим дисциплинам, включая общую медицину, психиатрию, пси ... more
This report aims to improve the assessment of mental health needs in the Americas by providing an updated and nuanced picture of: (a) the disability resulting from mental, substance use, and specific neurological disorders, plus self-harm, alone and in combination with premature mortality; (b) the i ... more
mhGAP is based on evidence-based technical guidelines (4) and provides a set of tools and training packages to extend service provision. The mhGAP Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) for MNS disorders in non-specialized health settings (8) is a clinical decision-making tool for assessing and managing p ... more
The report focuses on several key areas where health outcomes are falling short, and provides insight into ways in which countries can improve the situation for their children and adolescents. Areas in focus include mental health, overweight/obesity and adolescent risk-taking behaviour. The report ... more
Assessment of the quality of institutional care for adults with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities in the WHO European Region. The specific objectives of the project were to address gaps in knowledge about the number and characteristics of such long-term institutions and to identify deficie ... 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 Disorders May 2015
Introduction Chapter A.3
Introduction Chapter A.4 2017 edition
Introduction Chapter A.5
Introduction Chapter A.6
Introduction Chapter A.7
Introduction Chapter A.9
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 research. Readers need to apply this knowledge to patients in accordance with the guidelines and laws o ... more
Developmental disorders Chapter C.3
Externalising disorders Chapter D.2
Anxiety disorders Chapter F.1 2018 edition
Anxiety disorders Chapter F.5
Other disorders Chapter H.3
Other disorders Chapter H.5
Other disorders Chapter H.5.1
Psychiatry and Pediatrics Chapter I.4
Miscellaneous Child and adolescent psychiatric emergencies Chapter J.1
Miscellaneous Chapter J.5
Miscellaneous Chapter J.6
Introducción Capítulo A.3 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traductores: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & María José Martínez
Introducción Capítulo A.6 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traductores: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & Jaume Morey
Introducción Capítulo A.7 Edición en español Editor: Juan José García-Orozco Traducción: Juan José García-Orozco y Carlos González Vivas Revisor de traducción: Laura Borredá Belda
Introductión Capítulo A.9 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traducción: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & José Montejo
Introducción Capítulo A.13 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traductores: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & Julia Portillo
Trastornos de ansiedad Capítulo F.1 Edición en español Editor: Matías Irarrázaval Traducción: Matías Irarrázaval y María Tatiana Estefan
Trastornos de ansiedad Capítulo F.2 Versión en español: Editor: Cesar Soutullo Traductores: Andrea Candelas-Muñoz, Cecilia Hernández-González, Ana Mena
Otros trastornos Capítulo H.3 Edición 2018 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traducción: Beatriz Ortega & Macarena Espinoza
Otros trastornos Capítulo H.5 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traducción: María Fernanda Prieto
Troubles anxieux Chapitre F.1 Edition en français Traduction : Jean-Philippe Raynaud Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
Autres troubles Chapitre H.5 Edition en français Traduction : Bojan Mirkovic Sous la direction de : Priscille Gérardin Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
Introducción Capítulo A.1
Psiquiatría y pediatría Capítulo I.4 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traductores: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & Juan Jairo Ortiz Guerra
Introduction Chapitre A.3 Edition en français Traduction : Laure Bera, Elodie Smette Sous la direction de : Priscille Gérardin Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
Introduction Chapitre A.4 Edition en français Traduction : Eleanor O’Boyle Sous la direction de : Priscille Gérardin Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
Introduction Chapitre A.6 Edition en français Traduction : Cristina Constantin Sous la direction de : Priscille Gérardin Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
Introduction Chapitre A.5 Edition en français Traduction : Eleanor O’Boyle Sous la direction de : Priscille Gérardin Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
retard mental, est définie comme un arrêt du développement mental ou un développement mental incomplet, caractérisé essentiellement par une insuffisance des facultés qui déterminent le niveau global d’intelligence, c’est-à-dire les fonctions cognitives, le langage, la motricité et l ... more
Q7: What is the effectiveness, safety and role of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, within non- specialist health care for children with a diagnosis of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
An Economist Intelligence Unit briefing paper | The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) undertook a study aimed at assessing the degree of commitment of 15 countries within the AsiaPacific region to integrating those with mental illness into their communities. The research was commissioned and funded ... more
Dignity in Mental Health
A comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a unique handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental health
Тщательно взвесив все за и против, мы предлагаем в начальной главе первого учебника по детской и подростковой психиатрии IACAPAP сосредоточить внимание на взаимоотно ... more
Introduction Capter A.1 Ethics and international child and adolescent psychiatry

Atlas - Child and adolescent mental health resources

World Health Organization; International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions; World Psychiatric Association (2005) C_WHO
Global concerns: Implications for the future Child Mental Health Atlas
Mental Health Policy and Service Guidance Package Languages: Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Russian
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 partners to promote mental health and well-being for all, to prevent mental health conditions for thos ... more
Provides clinical descriptions, diagnostic guidelines, and codes for all mental and behavioural disorders commonly encountered in clinical psychiatry. The book was developed from chapter V of the Tenth Revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ( ... more
Introdução Capítulo A.9 Edição em Português Editor: Flávio Dias Silva. Tradutores: Letícia Tomaz Oliveira, Luciano da Silva Quadros
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
Introducción Capítulo A.5 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Traductores: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & Carlos Llanes
Los trastornos del comportamiento disruptivo son frecuentes, y están asociados a un impacto negativo tanto para los niños como para sus familias, y a un rango de peores resultados adaptativos a lo largo del desarrollo. Los problemas del comportamiento disruptivo también están asociados a un mayo ... more
Good practices in Mental Health and Well-being
This toolkit consists of eight modules which have been prepared as stand-alone documents that can be read by themselves, but they have also been prepared to complement one another. It has been designed as a tool for health professionals and students in the health care and public health sectors who ... more
Better Parenting Nigeria is a parenting education program whose goal is to see that families have the knowledge and skills needed to raise healthy, safe and resilient children. The program aims to ensure that: The caregiver-child relationship is strengthened; Caregiver capacity to understa ... more
ts goals are to ensure that: Children and parents experience fewer conflicts; Parents make better decisions about the care of their children and are better able to solve problems; and Children feel more supported by their families to further their education and make good decisions a ... more

Disability and Education. Summary of Results

Jacob R.S. Malungo, D. Nabuzoka, R. Paul, et al. UNICEF; Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Zambia, et al. (2018)
Qualitative study from Zambia on barriers to and facilitators of life-long learning
This study complements the growing amount of research on the psychosocial impact of war on chil-dren in Sierra Leone by examining local perceptions of child mental health, formal and informal care systems, help-seeking behaviour and stigma Yoder et al. Int J Ment Health Syst (2016) 10:48 DOI 10.11 ... more
This is the first global report on epilepsy summarizing the available evidence on the burden of epilepsy and the public health response required at global, regional and national levels. The reports highlights major gaps in awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and health policies through a series of a ... more
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 children’s safety, wellbeing and optimal developm ... more
The government of Kazakhstan has committed to ensuring that children with disabilities have access to inclusive education and it has taken the important step of ratifying international human rights treaties enshrining the rights of people with disabilities, including the right of children with disab ... more
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