Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
Our work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. We support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it.
Dementia
Evidence-based recommendations for management of dementia in non-specialized health settings
- Cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine for the treatment of dementia
- Conventional and atypical antipsychotics and antidepressant (Trazodone) for behavioural and psychological symptoms in people with dementia
- Psychological therapies for people with dementia and comorbid depression
- Pharmacological interventions (antidepressants) for people with dementia who have associated depression
- Non-pharmacological interventions for people living with dementia
- Diagnosis of dementia
- How to deliver the diagnosis of dementia
- Role of a medical review
- Psychosocial interventions for carers of people with dementia
- Oral nutrition supplementation or dietary education for caregivers for managing people with dementia at risk for undernutrition or currently undernourished
- Nutritional interventions for people with dementia or cognitive impairment
Related health topics
Publications
24 June 2019
mhGAP Intervention Guide - Version 2.0
This is the second version (2016) of the mhGAP Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) for mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders in non-specialist...
1 January 2008
mhGAP Mental Health Gap Action Programme
Mental, neurological and substance use disorders are highly prevalent and burdensome globally. The gap between what is urgently needed and what is available...