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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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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network

Development of an online platform and hosting model to support a global community of practice.
Region: 
Africa
Middle East
North America
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Population: 
Humanitarian and conflict health
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Programa Nacional de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de la Depresión (PNDTD)

Nationwide integration of detection and treatment of depression into primary care (National Program for the Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression)
Region: 
South America
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Mental Health System Reform in Brazil

A nation-wide programme to decentralize mental health care from psychiatric institutions into primary and community-based care
Region: 
South America
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Equilibrium

Biopsychosocial care integrated with health, recreation, and social services at a Community Sports Center
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Clubhouse

Community-based centres offering opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education and access to medical/psychiatric services
Region: 
Africa
Middle East
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Oceania
Population: 
Adults
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Allillanchu: Integration of Mental Health into Primary Health Care Services

Task-shifting the detection of mental disorders through technology and tailored training of primary health care providers.
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
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Outreach, Screening and Intervention for TraumA (OSITA) for Internally Displaced Women

An outreach, screening, and treatment program to address the mental health needs of internally-displaced women (IDWs) and their children and families
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Humanitarian and conflict health
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Giving LIFE a chance

Development of a culturally appropriate psychosocial intervention to address mental health symptoms associated with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviour
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Self-harm/suicide
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Improving mental health in Nicaraguan youth: A technology-enhanced, school-based program

Use of schools as a hub for mental health education and early intervention
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
Self-harm/suicide
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Critical Time Intervention – Task Shifting (CTI-TS) in Chile and Brazil

Adaptation of the Critical Time Intervention model to employ peer support workers and coordination with primary healthcare centers
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
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Preventing Mental Illness related Stigma and Promoting Recovery in Primary Health Care in Peru

A comprehensive recovery-oriented anti-stigma intervention developed for primary health care centres in Peru.
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Adults
Older adults
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
Self-harm/suicide
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European Alliance Against Depression

Action-oriented, community-based public health interventions.
Region: 
North America
South America
Europe
Oceania
Population: 
Adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Self-harm/suicide
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Congenital Zika Syndrome Parent Support

A participatory intervention with a psychosocial component to empower caregivers of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome.
Region: 
South America
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Families and carers
Disability
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental 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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Protected Home (Hogar Protegido) in Carabayllo

Implementation of residential support or ‘Hogar Protegido’ (the first ‘protected home’ in Lima) for people with chronic mental illness.
Region: 
North America
South America
Population: 
Adults
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
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Thinking Healthy Pilot in Peru

A WHO intervention implemented as a pilot between the Socio En Salud (Partners in Health) Maternal Health and Mental Health Programs.
Region: 
North America
South America
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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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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Learning Through Play

Program that utilizes low-literacy, multicultural pictorial calendars to provide vital information on early child development.
Region: 
Africa
North America
South America
Asia
Population: 
Maternal and neonatal health
Children and adolescents
Disorder: 
Child behavioural and developmental 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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World Health Organization

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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