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Innovations

The database of innovations catalogues comprehensive summaries of mental health programs and research projects around the world.

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INTernational REsearch Programme on Psychoses In Diverse settings (INTREPID II)

Cross-cultural research programme to generate rigorous population-based data on schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders in India, Nigeria and Trinidad.
Region: 
Africa
Asia
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
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TrustCircle: Helping Improve Emotional Resiliency and Well-Being for All

TrustCircle utilizes peer-centered mHealth & AI technology to improve emotional resiliency & well-being for all with focus on prevention & early intervention.
Region: 
Africa
Middle East
North America
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Older adults
Families and carers
Disability
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Establishing mental health and psychosocial support services during the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Sierra Leone

A nurse-led approach within a non-specialist setting was a successful model for delivering mental health and psychosocial support services during the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Adults
Older adults
Families and carers
Humanitarian and conflict health
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Disorder: 
All disorders
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mhGAP Implementation in Edawu, Nigeria

mhGAP training for lay health workers in Edawu to assess and manage mental health conditions and promote mental health awareness in the community.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Older adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Rehabilitation Intervention for people with Schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE)

Community based rehabilitation (CBR), which involves working with individuals, families, and communities.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
Disability
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
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Enlisting African traditional healers, faith healers, and community health workers to help detect mental illness

Scale-up of innovative model engaging and educating community health workers, traditional, and faith healers to identify suspected cases of mental illness, build awareness, and combat stigma within rural communities.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
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Facilitating Mental Health Awareness and Community Engagement in Sierra Leone

Community Mental Health Forums to increase engagement and raise mental health awareness.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Older adults
Families and carers
Minority populations
Disability
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Project for the Identification and Treatment of Dementia in Sub-Saharan Africa

Three-phase, multi-component innovation focusing on community based care and rehabilitation.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Older adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Dementia and other neurocognitive disorders
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An Integrated Approach to Addressing the Issue of Youth Depression

A model integrating weekly interactive youth radio programs, school-based mental health literacy, and clinical care competency enhancement for community health providers.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Early Diagnosis and Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Among Children Under Three

Integration of a program of routine surveillance and screening for childhood NDDs into the National Program on Immunization (NPI) at primary care level
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
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Facilitating MHPSS in the Ebola Virus Disease Crisis

A 3-part model strengthening governmental systems to provide decentralized MHPSS in the EVD outbreak
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Families and carers
Minority populations
Disability
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Impact evaluation of unconditional cash transfers

Randomized Control Trial of GiveDirectly cash transfers among low-income populations to determine causality between poverty and psychological well-being
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Mental Health First Aid

12-hour training courses in communities on mental health using the first aid model
Region: 
Africa
Middle East
North America
Central America and the Caribbean
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
All disorders
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World Health Organization

20 Avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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