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Non communicable diseases kit 2016 (NCDK)

WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (2017) C_WHO

WHO has developed a new health kit to support treatment for chronic disease patients in emergency settings. The prevalence of NCDs is increasing worldwide, including in emergency/crisis-prone areas. Yet current humanitarian response has not accounted for this emerging burden. The NCD kit attends to ... more

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Web-page: Resource Centre on PTSD)

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre BC Children's hospital (2019) C1

Accessed online Feburary 2019 | Website providing information about PTSD including: What is it? | How do I know? Signs and Symptoms | What can be done? Getting help | Where to from here?

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

New York State Office of Mental Health (2018) C2

Information booklet on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Who develops PTSD? What are the symptoms of PTSD? Why do some people develop PTSD and other people do not? How is PTSD Treated? How can I hep a friend or relative who has PTSD? How can I help mysel... more

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Management of febrile seizures

World Health Organization WHO (2012) C_WHO

Q3: Can febrile seizures (simple or complex) be managed at first or second level care by non-specialist health care providers in low and middle income country settings? What is the role of diagnostic tests in the management of febrile seizures by non-specialists in low and middle income settings? Fo... more

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Antiepileptic drug therapy in individuals with intellectual disability & epilepsy

World Health Organization (2012) C_WHO

Q12: Should the treatment be similar in individuals with intellectual disability and epilepsy compared to people with epilepsy only?

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Pharmacological interventions in adolescents with psychotic disorders
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World Health Organization World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO

Q15. SCOPING QUESTION: Is pharmacological intervention effective and safe for treatment of psychotic disorders in adolescents (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder)?

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Relaxation training

World Health Organization WHO (2012) C_WHO

The number of general health staff skilled in psychological treatment for depression is limited, and learning psychological treatments tends to require considerable training and supervision. Relaxation may be a relatively simple form of psychological treatment. It has been frequently studied in rese... more

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Eating disorders: recognition and treatment

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2017) C2

NICE guideline Published: 23 May 2017

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Cross-Cultural Variance of Schizophrenia in Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Banerjee, A. (2012) C2

The Georgetown Undergraduate Journal of Health Services (2), 2012.

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Schizophrenia

National Institute of Mental Health NIH (2019) C2

Accessed April 16, 2019

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Physical Activity

World Health Organization WHO (2012) C_WHO

Q6: Is advice on physical activity better (more effective than/as safe as) than treatment as usual in adults with depressive episode/disorder with inactive lifestyles

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Clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
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World Health Organization (WHO) (2016) C_WHO

Interim Guidance.
A number of medical problems have been reported in survivors, including mental health issues. Ebola virus may persist in some body fluids, including semen. Ebola survivors need comprehensive support for the medical and psychosocial challenges they face and also to minimize the ... more

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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 programs to help assess symptoms of clinical disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, ADHD) an in som... more

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Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO

Areas for action include: increasing prioritisation and awareness of dementia; reducing the risk of dementia; diagnosis, treatment and care; support for dementia carers; strengthening information systems for dementia; and research and innovation.

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Psychosocial interventions for the management of psychostimulant dependence (2015)

World Health Organization WHO mhGAP; WHO (2015) C_WHO

SCOPING QUESTION:Which psychosocial interventions are effective in the treatment of psychostimulant dependence for adults and young people?

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Erratum to “A Review of Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Developing World Communities”

J. Salwan; C. L. Katz Science Direct; Elsevier B.V.; Annals of Global Health (2014) CC

ERRATA 2214-9996/a 2014 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Department of Medical Education Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aogh.2014.10.003

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Ukraine: Equivalence between medicines registered in Ukraine and other countries. Information for healthcare professionals and patients

Advancing pharmacy worldwide (2022) C2

Ukrainian Title: УКРАЇНА: Еквівалентність лікарських засобів, зареєстрованих в Україні та інших країнах. Інформація для працівників охорони здоров'я та пацієнтів To support t... more

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Chronic Care for Neglected Infectious Diseases: Leprosy/ Hansen’s Disease, Lymphatic Filariasis, Trachoma, and Chagas Disease

PAHO PAHO, WHO (2021) CC

In 2016, PAHO's Directing Council, through Resolution CD55.R9, approved the “Plan of Action for Elimination of Neglected Infectious Diseases (NID) and Post-Elimination Actions, 2016-2022.” This Resolution urges Member States to implement a set of interventions to reduce the burden of disease by ... 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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Psychosocial Care for Pediatric Cancer. Module 01: Psychosocial assessment

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Advances in the treatment of pediatric cancer have made it possible to expand initiatives beyond cure and cover aspects such as early detection, continuity of treatment and reduction in toxicity. All this has paved the way for a more comprehensive vision of patient care, which means better chances o... more

Pharmacological interventions in adolescents with psychotic disorders recommended

Clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease recommended

Pharmacological interventions in adolescents with psychotic disorders
recommended

Clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
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