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Strengthening and Expanding Mental Health Care in Nepal
Prevalence of mental health conditions is high in Nepal but access to mental health services is very limited especially in rural parts of Nepal. Access to mental health services can be very limited due to challenges in awareness, deeply rooted stigma, recognition and treatment options, lack of health care professionals and financing services. The project aims to promote mental health in public and increase access to mental health services in public health networks within the districts of Okhaldunga and Sindhuli. Specific aims are to 1) promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma related to mental health conditions, 2) increase accessibility and effectiveness of mental health services in government health facilities and 3) to participate communities and people with mental health conditions to advocate for their rights and better access to treatment. The focus is on strengthening primary level outpatient treatment in line with WHO's Special Initiative for Mental Health recommendations and Nepal's new Mental Health Policy and Mental Health Plan 2020. The project utilizes TPO and PSR?s previous experience and mental health model used in their projects. The model is based on strengthening already existing public health structures, from health posts to specialised psychiatric hospitals, by training health workers already publicly employed to recognize, refer and treat mental health conditions, as well as raising citizens? awareness through workshops and advocacy. Local and district level mental health groups are established to promote the rights of people with mental health conditions and enable citizens participation in decision making. Public health networks and governance are involved in project activities and meetings to ensure continuity of mental health services after the end of the project. Lastly, migrant workers' mental health awareness and mental health is improved in collaboration with SASK. A qualitative study will be conducted to understand factors impacting migrant workers? mental health in times of Covid-19.
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About this project
Prevalence of mental health conditions is high in Nepal but access to mental health services is very limited especially in rural parts of Nepal. Access to mental health services can be very limited due to challenges in awareness, deeply rooted stigma, recognition and treatment options, lack of health care professionals and financing services. The project aims to promote mental health in public and increase access to mental health services in public health networks within the districts of Okhaldunga and Sindhuli. Specific aims are to 1) promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma related to mental health conditions, 2) increase accessibility and effectiveness of mental health services in government health facilities and 3) to participate communities and people with mental health conditions to advocate for their rights and better access to treatment. The focus is on strengthening primary level outpatient treatment in line with WHO's Special Initiative for Mental Health recommendations and Nepal's new Mental Health Policy and Mental Health Plan 2020. The project utilizes TPO and PSR?s previous experience and mental health model used in their projects. The model is based on strengthening already existing public health structures, from health posts to specialised psychiatric hospitals, by training health workers already publicly employed to recognize, refer and treat mental health conditions, as well as raising citizens? awareness through workshops and advocacy. Local and district level mental health groups are established to promote the rights of people with mental health conditions and enable citizens participation in decision making. Public health networks and governance are involved in project activities and meetings to ensure continuity of mental health services after the end of the project. Lastly, migrant workers' mental health awareness and mental health is improved in collaboration with SASK. A qualitative study will be conducted to understand factors impacting migrant workers? mental health in times of Covid-19.
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