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e mainstreamed in countries’ broader health policies, plans, and human resource
development, as well as recognized as an important issue to consider in global
and multisectoral efforts, such as the International Health Partnership, 184 the Global
Health Workforce Alliance, 185 and the Health Metrics Network. 186 During and
after emergencies, development stakeholders should promote the (re)construction
of community-based mental health services, which can serve the population
long beyond the immediate aftermath of the emergency. Development strategies
and plans should also encourage strong links between health/mental health services,
housing, and other social services. Access to education for people with mental
health conditions, as well as early childhood programmes for vulnerable groups
should be supported by development stakeholders in order to achieve better development
outcomes. People with mental health conditions should be included in
employment and income generating programmes to assist with poverty alleviation,
improved autonomy and mental health. Throughout their different areas of
work, development stakeholders can and should support human rights protections
for people with mental health conditions and build their capacity to participate
in public affairs.
This report provides a number of recommendations and specific areas for action
that need to be integrated into policy, planning, and implementation by development
stakeholders according to their role and strategic advantage. To achieve this
aim development stakeholders need to recognize people with mental health conditions
as a vulnerable group requiring support from development programmes.
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