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Oxford University Press (OUP), International Health, 5(8), p. 336-344

DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihw032

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Not Forgetting Severe Mental Disorders in Humanitarian Emergencies: a Descriptive Study From the Philippines

Journal article published in 2016 by Ac Weintraub, Mg Garcia, Elisa Birri, Nathalie Severy, Mc Ferir, Engy Ali, Katie Tayler-Smith, Dp Nadera, Mark Van Ommeren ORCID
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Abstract

Severe mental disorders are often neglected following a disaster. Based on Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF) experience of providing mental health (MH) care after the 2013 typhoon in the Philippines, we describe the monthly volume of MH activities and beneficiaries; characteristics of people seeking MH care; profile and outcomes of people with severe mental disorders; prescription of psychotropic medication; and factors facilitating the identification and management of individuals with severe mental disorders.