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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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Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

Capacity building program to train new therapists to deliver evidence-based psychological treatment within specialist IAPT services.
Region: 
Europe
Population: 
Adults
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related 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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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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Dementia Home Care Project

Flexible stepped care intervention delivered by lay health workers for people with dementia and caregivers
Region: 
Asia
Population: 
Older adults
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Dementia and other neurocognitive disorders
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Time to Change

National public outreach campaign encouraging social contact between people with and without mental health problems
Region: 
Europe
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Meriden Family Program

Training and organisational change to deliver behavioural family therapy and address carers’ needs
Region: 
Europe
Population: 
Children and adolescents
Families and carers
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
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Wayo-Nero Strategy

Bi-cultural model of care utilizing lay “aunties” and “uncles” for case detection, referral and follow-up
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Humanitarian and conflict health
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Chain-Free Initiative

Multi-component innovation primarily focusing on elimination of chains and increase in human rights for all
Region: 
Africa
Disorder: 
All disorders
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Collaborative Care Model

Mental health specialists support non-specialist health workers in settings such as primary care and school health centers
Region: 
North America
Population: 
Adults
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
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Telehealth Mental Health Integration Program

Collaborative and sustainable networks of telepsychiatry consultation and education services
Region: 
North America
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Alcohol/drug use disorders
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Integration of mental health into general health services

Integrating mental health into all levels of the health system
Region: 
Central America and the Caribbean
Population: 
Adults
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related 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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Peter C. Alderman Trauma Clinics

Training for lay health workers and establishment of trauma treatment systems in post-conflict settings
Region: 
Africa
Asia
Population: 
Humanitarian and conflict health
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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TEAMcare

A comprehensive team-based model for managing diabetes, coronary heart disease and depression in primary care
Region: 
North America
Population: 
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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THIS WAY UP

A cognitive behaviour therapy program delivered through the internet accessed via a computer, tablet or phone
Region: 
North America
Oceania
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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SCARF Tele-psychiatry in Puddukottai (STEP)

Use of tele-psychiatry consultations by integrating tele-medicine with mobile clinics and low-cost technological solutions
Region: 
Asia
Disorder: 
All disorders
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The Kintampo Project

Training and supporting two new cadres of mental health worker to provide community-based detection, treatment, support
Region: 
Africa
Disorder: 
All disorders
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National Capacity Building Program of Ethiopia

Training for community health workers, primary care staff and all cadres of mental health specialists
Region: 
Africa
Disorder: 
All disorders
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3 Dimensions of Care For Diabetes (3DFD)

3DFD integrates medical, psychological and social care for patients with persistent sub-optimal glycaemic control
Region: 
Europe
Population: 
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Disorder: 
Psychosis/bipolar disorder
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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The Biaber Project

Training of trainers for specialist and non-specialist workers to detect and treat common mental disorders
Region: 
Africa
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Reachout.com

Delivery of youth mental health services on a safe and anonymous online technical platform
Region: 
North America
Europe
Oceania
Population: 
Children and adolescents
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Group psychotherapy model for depression among PLWH

Structured, manualized indigenous group support psychotherapeutic intervention to treat depression in people affected by HIV
Region: 
Africa
Population: 
Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
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Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Programme (mhLAP)

Engagement and empowerment of a broad group of stakeholders to contribute to mental health system strengthening
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SMART Mental Health

A multifaceted primary healthcare worker intervention which uses a mobile based clinical decision support tool
Region: 
Asia
Disorder: 
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders

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World Health Organization

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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