CBM Global’s Community Mental Health “Good Practice Guides” share lessons learned from our global work on mental health for over 20 years.
These can be used by anyone, regardless of role, expertise, or area of focus, who wants people with mental health conditions and/or psychosocial disabilities to:
- Participate meaningfully and authentically in their communities;
- Have a good quality of life and wellbeing; and
- Have access to dignified quality care and support to address individual needs.
French and Spanish versions are available as well.
Good Practice Guides
Strengthening the voice of Organizations of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities
Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) can play an important role as intermediary bodies between policymakers and persons with disabilities. Strengthening these representative organisations can help achieve these aims and broader access to the enjoyment of fundamental human rights and freedoms on an equal basis with others.
Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide: Anti-Stigma and Awareness-Raising
Practical examples of how anti-stigma, anti-discrimination and awareness raising work can improve the mental wellbeing of people with disabilities, drawing on CBM Global’s own experience.
Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide: Community Mental Health Forums
Practical examples of how CBM Global is supporting Community Mental Health Forums, including good practice recommendations and lessons learned.
Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide: Inclusive MHPSS in Humanitarian Emergencies
This document provides guidance on inclusive MHPSS programming in humanitarian emergencies. It is designed to highlight essential frameworks and principles, and the need for robust and sustainable MHPSS programming, rather than to provide detailed MHPSS technical guidance.
Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide: Mental Health System Strengthening
Strengthening mental health systems is a focus of our work. Practical examples of how initiatives, such as the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) health system building blocks, can be used to strengthen mental health systems, drawing on CBM Global’s experience in West and Central Africa.
Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide: Mental Wellbeing & Stigma in NTDs
Practical examples of how CBM Global is working with partners to mainstream mental health in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) programs, to reduce stigma improve mental wellbeing.
Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide: Peer Support
Practical examples of how different types of peer support programs can be delivered, drawing on CBM Global’s experiences around the world.