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Mental health policy and service guidance package
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Add the result to your basket Make a suggestion Refine your search Apply to external sourcesAdvocacy for mental health / Michelle Funk ; Benedetto Saraceno ; Alberto Minoletti ; World Health Organization / Geneva [Switzerland] : World Health Organisation (WHO) (2003)
ISBN : 978-92-4-154590-7
The Mental health policy and service guidance package was produced under the direction of Michelle Funk and supervised by Benedetto Saraceno. Alberto Minoletti prepared this module--P. iii.
Languages : English (eng)
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WM 30 Administrative psychiatry
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Consumer Advocacy ; Guidelines as Topic ; Mental Health ; Mental Health Services ; Mentally Ill Persons ; Patient Advocacy ; Public PolicyClass number: 362.2 Abstract: Advocacy is an important means of raising awareness on mental health issues and ensuring that mental health is on the national agenda of governments. Advocacy can lead to improvements in policy, legislation and service development Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=1036 Hold
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Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 10273-01573 WM 30/WHO Guideline KCE Library (10.124) Available 
ISBN : 978-92-4-154657-7
Languages : English (eng)
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WM 34 Handbooks. Resource guides
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Adolescent Health Services ; Child Health Services ; Health Planning Guidelines ; Health Policy ; Mental Health ; Policy Making ; Social Justice ; World Health OrganizationAbstract: Children are our future. Through wellconceived policy and planning, governments can promote the mental health of children, for the benefit of the child, the family, the community and society Contents note: Preface x -- Executive summary 2 -- Aims and target audience 6 -- 1. I. Context of child and adolescent mental health 7 -- 1.1 Introduction 7 -- 1.2 Stigma and discrimination 9 -- 1.3 Development of mental disorders in children and adolescents 9 -- 1.4 Risk and protective factors 11 -- 1.5 Importance of developmental stages 13 -- 1.6 Economic costs of treating (or not treating) child and adolescent -- mental disorders 13 -- 2. Developing a child and adolescent mental health policy 15 -- 2.1 Step 1: Gather information and data for policy development 16 -- 2.2 Step 2: Gather evidence for effective strategies 19 -- 2.3 Step 3: Undertake consultation and negotiation 20 -- 2.4 Step 4: Exchange with other countries 22 -- 2.5 Step 5: Set out the vision, values, principles and objectives of the policy 22 -- 2.6 Step 6: Determine areas for action 24 -- 2.7 Identify the major roles and responsibilities of the different stakeholders -- and sectors 38 -- 2.8 Examples of policies 39 -- 3. Developing a child and adolescent mental health plan 42 -- 3.1 Step 1: Determine the strategies and time frames 42 -- 3.2 Step 2: Set indicators and targets 49 -- 3.3 Step 3: Determine the major activities 50 -- 3.4 Step 4: Determine the costs, available resources and the budget 53 -- 4. Implementation of child and adolescent mental health policies and plans 56 -- 4.1 Step 1: Disseminate the policy 56 -- 4.2 Step 2: Generate political support and funding 57 -- 4.3 Step 3: Develop a supportive structure 58 -- 4.4 Step 4: Set up pilot projects in demonstration areas 58 -- 4.5 Step 5: Empower providers and maximize coordination 58 -- Barriers and solutions 61 -- Glossary 62 -- References 64 Link for e-copy: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2005/9241546573.pdf Format of e-copy: Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=1009 Hold
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Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 10273-01005 WM 34/WHO Book KCE Library (10.124) Available Readers who borrowed this document also borrowed:
Manual for the ASEBA Preschool Forms & Profiles Achenbach, Thomas M. Evaluating health interventions Øvretveit, John Mental health service evaluation Knudsen, Helle Charlotte., Thornicroft, Graham Evalueren. Het ontwerpen, begeleiden en evalueren van interventies Swanborn, P.G. Monitoring and evaluation of mental health policies and plans World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Mental health policy, plans and programmes World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Manual for the ASEBA School-Aged Forms & Profiles Achenbach, Thomas M. Improving access and use of psychotropic medicines World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Mental health information systems World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Mental health policies and programmes in the workplace World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence.
ISBN : 978-92-4-154659-1
Languages : English (eng)
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WM 30 Administrative psychiatry
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Health Personnel ; Health Planning Guidelines ; Mental Health ServicesAbstract: This module provides a comprehensive approach to human resources and training for mental health in countries. It includes guidance on the development of a human resource policy for mental health that provides a coherent framework for workforce development. It outlines a systematic method to determine the number of personnel and the mix of competencies required by a range of mental health services, including general hospitals, primary care and community settings.Human resources are the most valuable asset of a mental health service. A mental health service relies on the competence and motivation of its personnel to promote mental health, prevent disorders and provide care for people with mental disorders. Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=1031 Hold
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Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 10273-01574 WM 30/WHO Guideline KCE Library (10.124) Available
ISBN : 978-92-4-154641-6
Languages : English (eng)
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QV 77.2 Psychotropic drugs (General or not elsewhere classified)
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Drug and Narcotic Control ; Drug Costs ; Drug Utilization ; Essential Drugs ; Guidelines as Topic ; Mental Disorders ; Psychotropic DrugsAbstract: “Psychotropic medications are effective treatments for mental
disorders when used in conjunction with psychosocial interventions.
Attention to rational selection of drugs, affordability, sustainable financing and the availability of reliable health and supply systems will ensure that these treatments are available to those in need.Contents note: Preface viii -- Executive summary 2 -- Aims and target audience 6 -- Abbreviations 7 -- 1. Introduction 8 -- 2. Improving access to psychotropics 12 -- 2.1 Making access an integral part of a mental health policy 13 -- 2.2 Legislation supporting access 14 -- 2.3 International trade agreements and access 15 -- 2.4 Selecting the most needed psychotropics 16 -- 2.5 Maximizing affordability of psychotropics 19 -- 2.6 Ensuring sustainable financing 23 -- 2.7 Improving distribution strategies and safeguarding quality 24 -- 3. Promoting appropriate use of psychotropics 26 -- 3.1 Factors underlying inappropriate use of medicines 26 -- 3.2 Investigating the use of medicines 28 -- 3.3 Improving the use of medicines 29 -- 3.4 Examples of educational strategies 31 -- 3.5 Examples of managerial strategies 32 -- 3.6 Examples of regulatory strategies 33 -- 3.7 Promoting appropriate use in the private sector 33 -- 3.8 Making available unbiased information on medicines 34 -- 4. Assessing a psychotropic access system 36 -- 5. A seven-step approach to improving access to psychotropics 41 -- Annex 1. Examples of treatment for disorders, including their -- pharmacological effectiveness 44 -- References 52 Link for e-copy: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2004/9241546417.pdf Format of e-copy: Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=1008 Hold
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Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 10273-01004 QV 77.2/WHO Guideline KCE Library (10.124) Available Readers who borrowed this document also borrowed:
Evaluating health interventions Øvretveit, John Manual for the ASEBA Preschool Forms & Profiles Achenbach, Thomas M. Evalueren. Het ontwerpen, begeleiden en evalueren van interventies Swanborn, P.G. Monitoring and evaluation of mental health policies and plans World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Manual for the ASEBA School-Aged Forms & Profiles Achenbach, Thomas M. Mental health policy, plans and programmes World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Mental health policies and programmes in the workplace World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Child and adolescent mental health policies and plans World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Mental health information systems World Health Organization. Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. Mental health service evaluation Knudsen, Helle Charlotte., Thornicroft, Graham
ISBN : 978-92-4-154593-8
The Mental health policy and service guidance package was produced under the direction of Michelle Funk and supervised by Benedetto Saraceno. Vijay Ganju prepared this module and Martin Knapp and David McDaid drafted documents used in its preparation--P. iii.
Languages : English (eng)
Descriptors: Classification
WM 30 Administrative psychiatry
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Financial Management ; Financing, Organized ; Guidelines as Topic ; Mental Health Services ; World Health OrganizationClass number: 362.2/068/1 Abstract: Mental health financing is a powerful tool with which policy-makers can develop and shape quality mental health systems. Without adequate financing, mental health policies and plans remain in the realm of rhetoric and good intentions. Record link: https://kce.docressources.info/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=1037 Hold
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Barcode Call number Media type Location Section Status 10273-001018 WM 30/WHO Guideline KCE Library (10.124) Available
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