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Explore key resources—from systematic reviews to policy briefs to training manuals—developed by MHIN or contributed by MHIN members working on real-world projects.

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mhGAP Intervention Guide - Version 2.0

mhGAP Intervention Guide - Version 2.0 for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings.
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Screening/diagnostic tools
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Task sharing
Detection and diagnosis
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Humanitarian Hands-on Tool (HHoT)

A smartphone app, HHoT, provides step-by-step guidance on how to implement a disability inclusive emergency response. Launched in 2018 the HHoT app also includes specific guidance on the inclusion of people with psycho-social disabilities.
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Assessment Management of Conditions Specifically Related to Stress - mhGAP module

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mhGAP Intervention Guide

The mhGAP Intervention Guide for mental, neurological and substance use disorders
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Screening/diagnostic tools
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Detection and diagnosis
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mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)

WHO and UNHCR present a new guide to mental, neurological and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies
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IASC: 4Ws in MHPSS Manual

4Ws tools are used in many areas of aid to map activities conducted across large geographical areas.
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IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings

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Toolkit for the Integration of Mental Health

This Toolkit aims to support the understanding and implementation of integrated mental health programs in humanitarian settings. It clearly outlines the steps for integrated mental health programs, and includes key guidance and resources that strengthen the integration process among non-governmental implementing agencies, donors, and governments. You can also find International Medical Corps' Toolkit within the 'Collaborations' feature on MHIN.
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The Friendship Bench Training Manual

The Friendship Bench Training Manual offers a brief psychological intervention addressing kufungisisa (Depression) in primary care clinics in Zimbabwe.
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Partners in Health Curriculum Toolkit

PIH's collection of tools to build community-based systems of mental health care.
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Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP)

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Task sharing
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WHO Guidelines for identification and management of substance use and substance use disorders in pregnancy

Guidelines with recommendations to assist women who are pregnant, or have recently had a child, and who use alcohol or drugs or who have a substance use disorder.
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Infographic: Innovations implementing the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Intervention Guide

Infographic of all innovations implementing the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide
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MHIN presentation on developing a Theory of Change framework

How to develop, refine and evaluate a Theory of Change framework for a complex intervention
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Implementation
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PRIME mhGAP in Ethiopia (Video)

PRIME Ethiopia's implementation of mhGAP - a brief documentary
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Psychosocial Innovation In Post-War Sri Lanka

A book on a project that highlights how psychosocial project delivery in a post-conflict country incorporates relational understandings in its training of mental health workers
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Treatment, care and rehabilitation
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Community management of opioid overdose

These guidelines recommend that people who are likely to witness an opioid overdose, including people who use opioids, and their family and friends should be given access to naloxone and training in its use so that they can respond to opioid overdose in an emergency if a medical response is not available
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MHIN Knowledge Exchange Strategy: 2014-2017

To guide the process of knowledge creation and dissemination among the different actors with the global mental health sphere over the coming years, this document sets out a Knowledge Exchange strategy for MHIN’s activities and stakeholders
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Implementation
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Policy and legislation
Empowerment and service user involvement
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Innovation to Implementation: A Practical Guide to Knowledge Translation in Health Care

A Practical Guide to Knowledge Translation in Health Care created by the Knowledge Exchange Centre of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in collaboration with Dan Bilsker and Elliot M. Goldner
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Implementation
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Training, education and capacity building
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WHO global disability action plan 2014–2021: Better health for all people with disability

The Disability Action Plan 2014-2021 is based on the recommendations of the WHO and World Bank World report on disability and in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It was developed in consultation with Member States, United Nations organizations and national and international partners including organizations of people with disabilities.
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Policy and legislation
Human rights
Empowerment and service user involvement
Advocacy
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Training, education and capacity building
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Theory of Change: a theory-drive approach to enhance the MRC's framework for complex interventions

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Implementation
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Training, education and capacity building
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Guidelines for the Psychosocially Assisted Pharmacological Treatment of Opioid Dependence

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Implementation
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Detection and diagnosis
Training, education and capacity building
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Clinical Trials Toolkit

The Clinical Trials Toolkit provides practical advice to researchers in designing and conducting publicly funded clinical trials
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Implementation
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Prevention and promotion
Detection and diagnosis
Training, education and capacity building
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Embracing the F Word

This resource includes 6 practical middle school lesson plans and online professional learning for teaching a growth mindset to improve resilience, achievement and motivation in school.
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Implementation
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Prevention and promotion
Training, education and capacity building
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