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Iran National Suicide Prevention Program

A holistic and integrated program for including evidence-based suicide prevention approaches within policy and practice in Iran

Region:

Middle East

Population:

Adults

Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)

Disability

Disorder:

Self-harm/suicide

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School-based mental health and justice program for youth in India

A holistic program for young people integrating capacity-building for social justice on mental health within school-based settings.

Region:

Asia

Population:

Children and adolescents

Adults

Families and carers

Minority populations

Disability

Disorder:

All disorders

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Strengthening the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Response for Disaster-Affected areas of Dominica

The programme aimed to improve the local capacity response to meet the MHPSS needs of Dominica’s disaster-affected populations.

Region:

North America

Population:

Children and adolescents

Adults

Older adults

Families and carers

Minority populations

Humanitarian and conflict health

Disorder:

All disorders

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Integration of mental health and psychosocial support services into primary healthcare in the Middle East

Training healthcare staff and paraprofessionals to provide mental healthcare and expand community and family supports

Region:

Middle East

Population:

Maternal and neonatal health

Children and adolescents

Adults

Older adults

Families and carers

Minority populations

Humanitarian and conflict health

Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)

Disability

Disorder:

All disorders

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Women’s Circles: a co-designed, community-based group psychosocial intervention for marginalized women in Guatemala

Co-designed, community-led Women Circles nurture the innate strength of women and communities through a series of group activities that promote wellbeing, reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and support women in becoming agents of change.

Region:

Central America and the Caribbean

Population:

Maternal and neonatal health

Adults

Minority populations

Humanitarian and conflict health

Disorder:

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

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Mental Health Rehabilitation of Homeless Populations in Nigeria

The programme provides mental health rehabilitation for economically disadvantaged populations through accessible and affordable services in the community setting.

Region:

Africa

Population:

Adults

Minority populations

Disorder:

Psychosis/bipolar disorder

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RISING SUN - Reducing the Incidence of Suicide in Indigenous Groups – Strengths United through Networks Toolkit

The RISING SUN toolkit was the culmination of a community-based and consensus-building process to identify common outcomes and their measures for evaluating suicide prevention efforts across the circumpolar North.

Region:

North America

Asia

Europe

Population:

Children and adolescents

Families and carers

Minority populations

Disorder:

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

Alcohol/drug use disorders

Self-harm/suicide

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Community Systemic Approach (Abordagem Sistêmica Comunitária)

A methodology to strengthen communities, by addressing the bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions of individuals.

Region:

South America

Population:

Children and adolescents

Older adults

Families and carers

Minority populations

Disorder:

All disorders

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Text4Mood

A program that delivers daily supportive text messages to subscribers’ mobile phones.

Region:

North America

Population:

Children and adolescents

Adults

Older adults

Minority populations

Disorder:

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

Alcohol/drug use disorders

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COM-GAP-S: Integrating mental health into primary care for post-conflict populations in Northern Sri Lanka

Integration of mental health services into primary care for conflict-affected populations using mhGAP 2.0.

Region:

Asia

Population:

Adults

Older adults

Minority populations

Humanitarian and conflict health

Disability

Disorder:

Psychosis/bipolar disorder

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

Alcohol/drug use disorders

Self-harm/suicide

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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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Khuluma Project

Facilitated and interactive support to closed groups of 10-15 HIV positive adolescents via SMS.

Region:

Africa

Population:

Children and adolescents

Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)

Disorder:

Depression/anxiety/stress-related 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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Humanitarian crisis and mental health reform in Lebanon

Successful establishment of a National Mental Health Programme through merging of humanitarian and development agendas

Region:

Middle East

Population:

Maternal and neonatal health

Children and adolescents

Adults

Older adults

Families and carers

Minority populations

Humanitarian and conflict health

Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)

Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)

Disability

Disorder:

All disorders

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Total Health Screening for Integrated Care

Primary care screening for depression and other NCDs with easily self-administered instrument

Region:

Middle East

Asia

Europe

Population:

Adults

Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)

Disorder:

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

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Community Partners in Care (CPIC)

A participatory network approach, and a technical assistance approach, to implement quality improvement (QI) on clients’ mental health-related quality of life (HRQL) and services use.

Region:

North America

Population:

Adults

Minority populations

Disorder:

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

Self-harm/suicide

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Going Off, Growing Strong

A community-led program co-created with youth highly at-risk for suicide based on intergenerational healing through the transmission of Inuit skills

Region:

North America

Population:

Children and adolescents

Minority populations

Disorder:

Child behavioural and developmental disorders

Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

Alcohol/drug use disorders

Self-harm/suicide

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Community Based Rehabilitation for Severe Disorders

Community-based rehabilitation using lay workers and community groups to deliver mental health interventions

Region:

Asia

Population:

Families and carers

Minority populations

Disorder:

Psychosis/bipolar disorder

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