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MENTAL HEALTH GAP ACTION PROGRAMME (Mhgap) MENTAL HEALTH GAP ACTION PROGRAMME (mhGAP) 3rd meeting of the mhGAP Forum ANNEX E Submissions from the participating organizations 64 Great Suffolk Street London SE1 0BL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7981 0880 ADI Submission for mhGAP Forum Fax: +44 (0)20 7928 2357 Geneva, 10 October 2011 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alz.co.uk Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is the worldwide federation of 76 Alzheimer associations. ADI’s mission is to strengthen and support Alzheimer associations and raise awareness about dementia worldwide, to improve the knowledge of and information on risk factors, and to make dementia a global health priority. Our vision is an improved quality of life for people with dementia and their families throughout the world. ADI has commissioned three reports on global dementia, the World Alzheimer Report 2009, with the latest prevalence data and information about the impact of the disease. The World Alzheimer Report 2010 contains the global economic impact of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The World Alzheimer Report 2011 on the Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Intervention shows that (early) diagnosis and intervention do matter, but many people do not receive any diagnosis, so there is a treatment gap for both medical and non-medical interventions. We welcome the priority that is given to dementia in the Mental Health GAP programme and promote the programme where we can. There are still governments in the world who – wrongly – think that dementia does not occur in their country. This programme gives a unique opportunity to improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their families. It brings together the most effective interventions that can be used from today on. The World Alzheimer Report 2011 explicitly recommends the mhGAP intervention guide especially for primary care services. The national Alzheimer associations are well positioned to assist in the implementation of this plan. A list of countries where we have a member association can be found on the ADI website. ADI has publish about mhGAP in our newsletter Global Perspective and will put it on our website in as many languages as are possible. We took part in a special meeting in the EMRO region. When we know that a country is going to work with mhGAP, we can support our member association to take part in the programme and implementation. We hope to hear more about the programme during the Forum meeting. Marc Wortmann Executive Director Alzheimer’s Disease International Alzheimer’s Disease International, The International Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Societies, Inc. In official relations with the World Health Organization Dear Colleagues and Participants in the mhGap Forum October 10, 2011 I am grateful to have become aware of the publication of the mhGap Intervention Guide very early in its availability. Utilization Within the actions of Psy-pour-Haïti, this manual was presented to Dr. Jocelyne PIERRE-LOUIS, Head of National Mental Health Services, Ministry of Health, Haïti, first in English (Jan. 2010) and subsequently in French (August 2010) when the French version became available. There are now plans to use it widely in the development of innovative projects fostering prevention of alcohol/drug dependency and suicide. These projects include targeting specialized populations of women, youth, the unemployed, the homeless, and occupants of the IDP camps. The mhGap Intervention Guide has been incorporated into the teaching curriculum of Psy-pour-Haïti in the programs provided to train Haïtian community mental health workers, Modules implementing information provided in the MhGap Intervention Guide concerning Depression and Alcohol/Drug Dependency were taught in January 2010 In courses held on site at the Haïtian Adventist Hospital in Port-au-Prince (Diquini). Suggestions for Further Collaboration Students from 10 different geographic zones will continue to receive training from PPH. Assistance in funding of organization of the training programs, provision of copies of the mhGap Intervention Guide to each student and allowance for supervision of beginning utilization in each community would enhance the implementation of the tools provided by the mhGap Guide. Respectfully, Denise Bouvier, Psychologist FSP Nyon, Switzerland _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C.P. 1308 1260 Nyon 1 Tél. : +41(0)78 707 35 72 e-mail : [email protected] Site : psy-pour-haiti.org PSY-POUR-HAITI.ORG Association Psy Pour Haiti MISSION STATEMENT Psy pour Haiti has been created to address the urgent need for mental health services in Haiti. Working in close collaboration with the Haitian people, Psy pour Haiti aims to promote resilience and enhance mental health by providing sustainable services, support and training to people and organizations where mental health services are insufficient. ABOUT US: Psy pour Haiti is a non-profit organization founded to provide rapid responses to critical ongoing mental health needs in Haiti which have been highlighted by the earthquake of January 2010. It is our goal to empower and enable the Haitian people to meet these needs as quickly as possible with resources developed within the country. OUR WORK: Psy pour Haiti is providing training to Haitians for primary-level intervention in order to prevent chronicity of sequelae and avoid the need for specialized care whenever possible. In conjunction with existing hospitals, Psy pour Haiti is establishing psychological services where consulting a specialist is now possible on a regular basis. Aware of the heavy burden carried by many with high responsibilities, Psy pour Haiti offers special support, resources and coaching to those in leadership capacities. SERVICES: Current services include: 1) Regular, ongoing training programs in French for Haitians, equipping them in basic listening and counseling skills for use in their communities. 2) Once-a-quarter drop-in psychological consultations on a first-come-first-serve basis in conjunction with 2 hospitals, one in Port-au-Prince and another in Cap Haitien. 3) Regular networking meetings for leaders for peer-debriefing, supervision and support. Specialized individual help is available on request. DONATIONS: Denise Bouvier RAIFFEISEN, NYON IBAN: CH26 80442 0000 5203 1179 C.P. 1308,1260 Nyon 1, Suisse Téléphone: +41(0)78 7073572 Email: [email protected] Site: psy-pour-haiti.org PSY-POUR-HAITI.ORG Association Psy Pour Haiti NOTRE MISSION: Psy pour Haïti a été créée pour répondre aux besoins urgents en matière de santé mentale en Haïti. Dans une collaboration étroite avec le peuple Haïtien, Psy pour Haïti a pour but de promouvoir la résilience et renforcer la santé mentale en offrant des services durables dans la formation, soutien et aide aux individuels et aux organisations où les services actuellement disponibles sont insuffisants. QUI SOMMES NOUS: Psy pour Haïti est une association à but non-lucratif établie pour fournir des réponses rapides aux besoins critiques et chroniques dans le domaine de la santé mentale en Haïti. Ces besoins ont été mis davantage en évidence depuis l’immense tremblement de terre du 12 janvier 2010. Notre objectif est de faciliter un processus qui permet au peuple Haïtien de répondre le plus rapidement possible à ces besoins avec des ressources développées au sein du pays. NOTRE TRAVAIL: Psy pour Haïti offre des formations aux Haïtiens pour une intervention au premier niveau, dans le but de prévenir une chronicité de séquelles et d’éviter le plus possible un recours aux spécialistes. En collaboration avec des hôpitaux existants, Psy pour Haïti est en train d’établir des services psychologiques où il est déjà possible de consulter un spécialiste régulièrement. SERVICES: Actuellement, nos services comprennent : 1) Des formations offertes régulièrement en français aux Haïtiens afin de leur permettre de développer leur pratique d’écoute et de relation d’aide pour assister leurs communautés. 2) Des services psychologiques offerts par des personnes qualifiées qui sont disponibles une fois par trimestre en conjonction avec 2 hôpitaux, un à Port-au-Prince, l’autre au Cap Haïtien. 3) Des réunions régulières de « réseautage » destinées aux leaders pour une intervision, debriefing et soutien spécialisé. Des services individualisés sont disponibles sur demande. DONS: Denise Bouvier RAIFFEISEN, NYON IBAN: CH26 80442 0000 5203 1179 C.P. 1308,1260 Nyon 1, Suisse Téléphone: +41(0)78 7073572 Email: [email protected] Site: psy-pour-haiti.org PSY-POUR-HAITI.ORG Association Psy Pour Haiti MISSION STATEMENT Psy pour Haiti has been created to address the urgent need for mental health services in Haiti. Working in close collaboration with the Haitian people, Psy pour Haiti aims to promote resilience and enhance mental health by providing sustainable services, support and training to people and organizations where mental health services are insufficient. ABOUT US: Psy pour Haiti is a non-profit organization founded to provide rapid responses to critical ongoing mental health needs in Haiti which have been highlighted by the earthquake of January 2010. It is our goal to empower and enable the Haitian people to meet these needs as quickly as possible with resources developed within the country. OUR WORK: Psy pour Haiti is providing training to Haitians for primary-level intervention in order to prevent chronicity of sequelae and avoid the need for specialized care whenever possible. In conjunction with existing hospitals, Psy pour Haiti is establishing psychological services where consulting a specialist is now possible on a regular basis. Aware of the heavy burden carried by many with high responsibilities, Psy pour Haiti offers special support, resources and coaching to those in leadership capacities. SERVICES: Current services include: 1) Regular, ongoing training programs in French for Haitians, equipping them in basic listening and counseling skills for use in their communities. 2) Once-a-quarter drop-in psychological consultations on a first-come-first-serve basis in conjunction with 2 hospitals, one in Port-au-Prince and another in Cap Haitien.
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