This report on integrating mental health into primary care, which was developed jointly by
the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization of Family Doctors …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the shortage of mental health professionals in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs). METHODS: We used data from the World Health Organization's …

Background This study examines the criterion validity of the P atient H ealth Q uestionnaire 9‐
item (PHQ‐9) and 2‐item (PHQ‐2) version as a depression‐screening instrument for …

Despite significant gains in tackling the major causes of child mortality and evidence of an
urgent need for child mental health services, resource-poor countries continue to lag behind …

Background Female adolescent antisocial behavior is increasing, but little is known about
the neuroendocrinologic aspects of this disorder. On the basis of reports of decreased …

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the criterion validity of the WHO-Five Well-Being Index
(WHO-5) in screening for depression in pediatric care. METHOD: A total of 446 children …

Aim: This study aimed at establishing the mental health profile among 322 Arab children
living in the Gaza strip. Method: Children were selected in four age bands, ie 3, 6, 11 and 16 …

There is an urgent need to pay attention to the mental health of children in developing
countries. Professionals confronted with this task face a number of challenges. Services …

Background: Despite being recognized by the World Health Organization as a significant
social and health concern, information on suicidal behaviours in Nigerian adolescents is …

These practice parameters address the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conduct
disorder in children and adolescents. Voluminous literature addresses the problem from a …