Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
Our work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. We support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it.
Conditions related to stress
Evidence-based recommendations for management of conditions related to stress in non-specialized health settings
2012 Guideline
- Psychological debriefing in people exposed to a recent traumatic event
- Support based on the psychological first aid principles in people recently exposed to a traumatic event
- Graded self-exposure based on cognitive-behavioural therapy principles in adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms
Related health topics
Publications

24 June 2019
mhGAP Intervention Guide - Version 2.0
This is the second version (2016) of the mhGAP Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) for mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders in non-specialist...

1 January 2008
mhGAP Mental Health Gap Action Programme
Mental, neurological and substance use disorders are highly prevalent and burdensome globally. The gap between what is urgently needed and what is available...