Q2: What are the effective interventions for preventing child abuse and its mental health consequences?
People with mental health conditions are challenged in
dealing with the symptoms that result from the condition
but are also challenged by the prejudice and stereotypes
that result from misconception and misunderstanding about
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But what is mental health stigma and why is it a central
experience for people who have mental health conditions
and their family members?
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NSW Disaster Mental Health Handbook 4
The Disaster Mental Health Manual and associated handbooks are intended as a resource for mental health staf...f who are seeking background information and practical guidance and resources to assist in a disaster mental health response.
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Los profesionales de la salud se encuentran con familias, bebés y niños pequeños en una amplia variedad de entornos y circunstancuass. El examen de la salud mental, problemas emocionales y sociales debe ser una parte necesaria de toda evaluación... de la salud y el bienestar. El grado en que la salud mental será el foco estará determinado por el entorno y el propósito de contacto con el bebé, el niño y la familia
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Working to enhance mental well-being and improve quality of life in communities.
The Friendship Bench project is an evidence-based intervention developed in Zimbabwe to bridge the mental health tre...atment gap. Our mission is to enhance mental well-being and improve quality of life through the use of problem solving therapy delivered by trained lay health workers. We focus on people who are suffering from common mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression- kufungisisa.
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Psych Central is the Internet’s largest and oldest independent mental health online resource. Since 1995, our award-winning website has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, t...rusted information and over 250 support groups to consumers.
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Sangath is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving health across the life span by empowering existing community resources to provide appropriate physical, psychological and social therapies. Its primary focus areas include child development, adolescent and youth health..., and adult health and chronic disease.
Started in 1996 by seven professionals in Goa, Sangath developed a vision to provide professional healthcare services for developmental disabilities and mental health problems. Today, it is one of the largest NGOs in the state, with more than 100 service providers, two centres in Goa, projects across India, collaborations with leading institutions in the world, and international recognition for its path-breaking research and intervention programmes in the community.
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A story book on puberty for 8–10-year-old girls.
Education Material on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) for different age groups
A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to... manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
Available in more languages
The book – aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old – is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.
Available in different languages
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The British Psychological Society has convened a number of task forces to summarise advice and guidance around the psychology of COVID-19. This includes groups looking at public mental health, bereavement, staff wellbeing, behavioural science and di...sease prevention and others.
They are U.K. centric but might be a good starting place for psychology related health information.
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MENSAJES A INSTITUCIONES RESPONSABLES DEL AGUA
Y SANEAMIENTO
Los responsables de agua y saneamiento tienen un rol relevante en la prevención
y control de COVID-19, por lo que es importante que los servicios de agua,
saneamiento e higiene sean g...estionados de forma segura, garantizando el
cumplimiento de las normativas nacionales.
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MENSAJES DE AGUA, SANEAMIENTO e higiene EN ESTABLECIMIENTOS DE SALUD
Las medidas recomendadas existentes de agua, saneamiento e higiene en
entornos de atención médica son importantes para proporcionar una atención
adecuada a los pacientes y pr...oteger a los pacientes y al personal considerando: la
provisión suficiente de agua potable segura para el personal, los cuidadores y los
pacientes; la higiene personal; la lavandería y la limpieza; los inodoros adecuados
y accesibles; manejo seguro de las excretas, que incluye mantener las excretas
(heces y orina) separadas del contacto humano y el tratamiento y eliminación
seguros en el medio ambiente; higiene frecuente de las manos utilizando la
técnica adecuada; limpieza y desinfección periódicas; y gestión segura de los
desechos de atención médica.
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MENSAJES A INSTITUCIONES RESPONSABLES DEL AGUA
Y SANEAMIENTO2
Los responsables de agua y saneamiento tienen un rol relevante en la prevención
y control de COVID-19, por lo que es importante que los servicios de agua,
saneamiento e higiene sean ...gestionados de forma segura, garantizando el
cumplimiento de las normativas nacionales.
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Arabic Version of Guidance for mental health and psychosocial support for COVID-19
The Emerging Minds Network is committed to reducing the prevalence of mental health problems experienced by children and young people. As part of that, we hope to promote wellbeing through sharing positive practice and information. We hope to build ...a bank of community resources from and for our network members. Please do get in touch if you have something you would like to pass on!
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Mensagens para Comunicação dos Riscos e Envolvimento da Comunidade
This website provides information and help for refugees whose well-being has suffered. Physical and mental problems can be frightening. Especially when you don’t know what these symptoms mean, what caused them and what can be done to stop them. It... may help to read the information on the REFUGEEUM website and to talk about it with other people.
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Diese Website bietet Informationen und Unterstützung für geflüchtete Menschen, deren Wohlbefinden beeinträchtigt ist. Körperliche und seelische Beschwerden können Angst machen. Vor allem wenn man nicht weiss, was sie bedeuten, wo sie herkommen... und was man dagegen tun kann. Es kann hilfreich sein, die Informationen auf REFUGEEUM zu lesen und mit anderen Menschen darueber zu sprechen.
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In Baden-Württemberg haben sich einige Behandlungszentren auf die ärztliche und psychologische dolmetschergestützte Psychotherapie von traumatisierten MigrantInnen spezialisiert. Die Arbeit dieser Zentren, die in einem Gesprächskreis um die Mens...chenrechtsbeauftragte der Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg regelmäßig ihre Erfahrungen austauschen, wird hier vorgestellt.
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