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

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Building youth resilience and mental health in India (Nae Disha)

An 18-module group intervention with young people implemented by peer-facilitators.
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Disability
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Holistic Community Care for Parenthood (HCCP)

A holistic provision of mental health interventions for mothers, fathers and their children.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Adults
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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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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School Health Implementation Network in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (SHINE)

The adaptation and implementation of WHO’s School Mental Health Program through an online training platform and chat-bot for school teachers in Pakistan.
Region: 
Middle East
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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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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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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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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Partners In Health Liberia Mental Health Program

Implementation of PIH’s grassroots, community-based mental health programming.
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Humanitarian and conflict health
Disorder: 
Epilepsy/seizures
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
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Mental Health Literacy for Students and Educators: The Mental Health & High School Curriculum Guide

An embedded curriculum resource delivered to students by trained teachers.
Region: 
Africa
North America
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Asia
Europe
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
Self-harm/suicide
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PRIDE (PRemIum for aDolEscents)

A personalized, stepped care, trans-diagnostic approach addressing the contextual factors associated with mental health problems through information technology.
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Testing an Innovative Low Cost Model for Improving Mental Health Services in a Rural District in Kashmir

Use of trained lay healthcare workers and technology to overcome limitations in the delivery of mental health services to youth.
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Kenya integrated intervention model for dialogue and screening to promote children's mental wellbeing (KIDS)

A primary school intervention delivered primarily by lay workers
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
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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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Mental Health in Adults and Children: Frugal Innovations (MAC-FI)

Providing low-cost, widely available, evidence-based psychosocial interventions to address common mental disorders in adults and behavioral disorders in children.
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Effect of Depression Management and Psychosocial Stimulation on Maternal and Child Health

Combined intervention of cognitive behavioral therapy for maternal depression and psychosocial stimulation training for mother-child dyads
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Feasibility Study in Preparation for Randomized Controlled Trial: Enhanced Primary Mental Health Care

Test the feasibility of implementing a Supported Self-Management (SSM) approach to address depression by primary healthcare providers in Vietnam.
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Adapting mental health interventions through employment in Sierra Leone

Evidence-based intervention to improve emotion-regulation and daily functioning as integrated into the World Bank-supported Youth Employment Scheme
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
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Smart care to expand the access to services of children with ASD in Vietnam

An integrated and scalable package based on web-based and mobile platforms to support children with autism spectrum disorder
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental 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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Integrating MHPSS services in primary health care facilities in post-earthquake Nepal

A program that works with local partners to train general healthcare staff to provide mental health and psychosocial services
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Adults
Humanitarian and conflict health
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Scale-up and Evaluation of Family Networks for Children with Developmental Delays (FaNs for Kids)

Integrated social, technological, and business innovations to scale up training for family members of children with developmental delays
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Disability
Disorder: 
Epilepsy/seizures
Child behavioural and developmental 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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The FaNs for Kids Project

Network aiming to organize, empower and train family members of children with developmental disorders alongside primary healthcare, specialists and voluntary agencies
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
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Improving mental health care for young people using e-health

Integrated e-health interventions to increase awareness in young adults, community health workers and healthcare providers
Region: 
Middle East
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
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Learning Clubs for Women’s Health and Infant Development

Structured learning clubs combining information sharing, activities, and social support in accessible facilitated community based groups for women at the same life stage
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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The Bhutan Epilepsy Project: A Smartphone EEG to Diagnose Seizure Disorders

Investigation of the diagnostic accuracy of a novel smartphone EEG technology
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Disorder: 
Epilepsy/seizures
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Psychosocial Care for Children in Conflict Areas

Multi-tiered psychosocial care package including mental health promotion, prevention and treatment
Region: 
Africa
Asia
Population: 
Children and adolescents
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World Health Organization

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