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Identifying and treating maternal mental health difficulties in Afghanistan: A feasibility study
The disproportionately high burden of mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries, coupled with the overwhelming lack of resources, requires an innovative approach to intervention and response. This s... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - October 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mark Tomlinson, Deepika Chaudhery, Habibullah Ahmadzai, Sof ía Rodríguez Gómez, Cécile Rodríguez Gómez, Thandi van Heyningen and Mickey Chopra Tags: Research Source Type: research

Depression and experience of incarceration in North Central Nigeria: a situation analysis at Makurdi medium security prison
Human rights watchdogs have described conditions in Nigerian correctional facilities and detention centers as damaging to the physical and mental health of inmates. While the prevalence of mental disorders is ... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - October 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emeka Nwefoh, Chinyere M. Aguocha, Grace Ryan, Philip Ode, Festus O. Ighagbon, Oyedele Akinjola, Samuel Omoi, Jibril Abdulmalik, Terkura M. Agbir, Obekpa Obekpa, Samuel Ogbole and Julian Eaton Tags: Research Source Type: research

Community-based psychosocial substance use disorder interventions in low-and-middle-income countries: a narrative literature review
Mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) are the world ’s leading cause of years lived with disability; in low-and-middle income countries (LIMCs), the treatment gap for SUDs is at least 75%. LMICs face... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - October 8, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jan Manuel Heijdra Suasnabar and Bethany Hipple Walters Tags: Review Source Type: research

Stakeholders' perceptions of child and adolescent mental health services in a South African district: a qualitative study
In order to develop a district child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) plan, it is vital to engage with a range of stakeholders involved in providing CAMH services, given the complexities associated with del... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - October 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gbotemi Bukola Babatunde, Andr é Janse van Rensburg, Arvin Bhana and Inge Petersen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: “We can’t carry the weight of the whole world”: Illness experiences among Peruvian older adults with symptoms of depression and anxiety
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - September 17, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Oscar Flores-Flores, Alejandro Zevallos-Morales, Ivonne Carri ón, Dalia Pawer, Lorena Rey, William Checkley, John R. Hurst, Trishul Siddharthan, Jose F. Parodi, Joseph J. Gallo and Suzanne L. Pollard Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Psychological trauma and access to primary healthcare for people from refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds: a mixed methods systematic review
Several reviews have found that psychological trauma affects access to health care services, including mental health care, in the general population. People from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds are more ... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - September 11, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Clemence Due, Erin Green and Anna Ziersch Tags: Review Source Type: research

Health-related publications on people living in fragile states in the alert zone: a bibliometric analysis
The objective of the current study wa... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Waleed M. Sweileh Tags: Research Source Type: research

An evaluation of a mental health literacy course for Arabic speaking religious and community leaders in Australia: effects on posttraumatic stress disorder related knowledge, attitudes and help-seeking
Australia is an ethnically diverse nation with one of the largest refugee resettlement programs worldwide, including high numbers of refugees with an Arabic speaking background. Evidence suggests that refugees... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shameran Slewa-Younan, Maria Gabriela Uribe Guajardo, Yaser Mohammad, Henry Lim, Gabriela Martinez, Randa Saleh and Michele Sapucci Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mental health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya: a review
The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted considerable impact on public mental health globally. With the pandemic rapidly rising in sub-Saharan Africa including Kenya, there is need to provide evidence to guide the me... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 18, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Florence Jaguga and Edith Kwobah Tags: Review Source Type: research

Applying a general systems theory framework in mental health treatment pathways: the case of the Hellenic Center of Mental Health and Research
Language, socio-emotional and cognitive development in children and adolescents with mental health issues is getting increased attention over the last years. Establishing communication patterns and addressing ... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 17, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Panagiotis Katrakazas, Aliki Grigoriadou and Dimitrios Koutsouris Tags: Research Source Type: research

“We need more big trees as well as the grass roots”: going beyond research capacity building to develop sustainable careers in mental health research in African countries
There are substantial gaps in our knowledge regarding the aetiology of mental, neurological and substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa, and the cost-effectiveness and scalability of interventions to red... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 14, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lisa F. Langhaug, Helen Jack, Charlotte Hanlon, Stefan Holzer, Katherine Sorsdahl, Barbara Mutedzi, Walter Mangezi, Christopher Merritt, Atalay Alem, Robert Stewart, Chiwoza Bandawe, Rosemary Musesengwa, Melanie Abas, Dixon Chibanda and Crick Lund Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prevalence and associated factors of common mental disorders among residents of Illu Ababore zone, southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
A common mental disorder is characterized by anxiety, depression, and unexplained somatic symptoms that usually encountered in community and primary care settings. Both short and long term bio psychosocial dis... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nigus Alemnew Engidaw, Zakir Abdu and Ishwari Chinani Tags: Research Source Type: research

Lived experience peer support programs for suicide prevention: a systematic scoping review
Peer-led support models have gained increasing popularity in suicide prevention. While previous reviews show positive effects of peer-led support for people with mental health problems and those bereaved by su... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Marisa Schlichthorst, Ingrid Ozols, Lennart Reifels and Amy Morgan Tags: Review Source Type: research

Integrating depression care within NCD provision in Bangladesh and Pakistan: a qualitative study
Co-morbidity of depression with other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worsens clinical outcomes for both conditions. Low- and middle-income countries need to strengthen mechanisms for detection and management... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 11, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jerome Wright, Papiya Mazumdar, Deepa Barua, Silwa Lina, Humaira Bibi, Ateeqa Kanwal, Faiza Mujeeb, Qirat Naz, Rahim Safi, Baha Ul Haq, Rusham Zahra Rana, Papreen Nahar, Hannah Jennings, Siham Sikander, Rumana Huque, Asad Nizami & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research

Using the GHQ-12 to screen for mental health problems among primary care patients: psychometrics and practical considerations
This study explores the factor structure of the Indonesian version of the GHQ-12 based on several theoretical perspectives and determines the threshold for optimum sensitivity and specificity. Through a focus ... (Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems)
Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems - August 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S. G. Anjara, C. Bonetto, T. Van Bortel and C. Brayne Tags: Research Source Type: research