In 2010, the World Health Organization(WHO)launched the Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) Intervention Guide for nonspecialized health settings (ie, for general health staff in first- and second-level health facilities, including primary care…
The WHO’s recently completed guideline “Problems and Disorders Specifically Related to Stress” was developed to address the absence of suitable, evidence-based WHO guidelines for managing problems and disorders. The presentation will include an…
In addition, referral for advanced treatments such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) or a new technique called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) should be considered for people suffering from PTSD. These techniques help people…
