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Project

WHO - World Health Organization

Center:

CT-A. J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Brian Reichow
[email protected]
860-679-1541

Project Description:

UConn UCEDD Associate Director Brian Reichow, Ph.D., was asked by the World Health Organization to lead the review of evidence on child and adolescent mental health for children, adolescents, and youth with neurodevelomental disorders for the update of the WHO mhGAP Intervention Guide (3rd edition). The WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) aims at scaling up services for mental, neurological and substance use disorders for countries especially with low- and middle-income. The programme asserts that with proper care, psychosocial assistance and medication, tens of millions could be treated for depression, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, prevented from suicide and begin to lead normal lives– even where resources are scarce.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

International

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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