Authors: Jasmine Turner, Hugo Pigott, Mark Tomlinson, Mark JD Jordans
- Mental health and psychosocial support
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Developmental assistance for child and adolescent mental health in low– and middle–income countries (2007–2014): Annual trends and allocation by sector, project type, donors and recipients
7 Dec 2017
This study aimed to identify, describe and analyse developmental assistance for mental health that targets children and adolescents (DAMH–CA). Findings indicated a need for increased financial aid to be invested in child and adolescent mental health, especially with respect to capacity building, research and prevention of mental disorder projects.
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