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Updated Recommendation

A new evidence synthesis was published:2023, Mental Health Gap Action Programme (‎mhGAP)‎ guideline for mental, neurological and substance use disorders, [‎3rd ed.]‎.

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Bibliographic Info

GuidelineUpdate of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guidelines for mental, neurological and substance use disorders, 2015
Year of Publication2015
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Status
Retired

Recommended in favor

Conditional

(Psychosis including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) Recovery-oriented psychosocial interventions (e.g. life skills and social skills training) to enhance independent living skills can be offered for people with psychotic disorders (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) and for their families and/or caregivers. Facilitation of assisted living, independent living and supported housing that is culturally and contextually appropriate may be considered as an option for people with psychotic disorders (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder). Careful consideration should be given to the functional capacity and the need for stability and support when advising and facilitating optimal housing arrangements

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