Alliance Resources
This is an evolving database of program design and implementation resources and global mental health background documents that can inform and support advocacy efforts. All resources have been recommended by U.S. Global Mental Health Alliance members.
What is Mental Health? What is the role of The U.S. Government?
USAID Position Paper on Mental Health
, 2024
Mental Health: Myths and Facts
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Minimum Service Package for an Effective MHPSS Emergency Response
UNICEF and World Health Organization
See subsections:
Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice
WHO
Linking Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Practical Tools, Approaches and Case Studies
World Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health for All
WHO (2022)
Building Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencies
WHO (2013)
Improving Health Systems and Services for Mental Health
WHO (2009)
Adapting to learn, learning to adapt: Overview of and considerations for child protection systems strengthening in emergencies
Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (2016)
The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response - 2018 edition
16 Interagency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming
The GBV AoR Coordination Team