01193nas a2200145   4500000000100000008004100001260003000042100006200072245009600134856009700230300000700327520066700334022002401001020002201025       2020                            d  bWorld Health Organization1 aWHO/Department of control of neglected tropical diseases 00aMental health of people with neglected tropical diseases: towards a person-centred approach  uhttps://iris.who.int/server/api/core/bitstreams/ec2553ef-6c29-48a8-bbf1-361bcbe30ce9/content  a553 aPeople with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are at high risk for mental health conditions, and people with mental conditions are at higher risk of an NTD. The distress caused due to the direct impact of the NTD, as well as stigma and discrimination, can lead to mental, neurological and substance use problems and thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

This document calls attention to the mental health needs of people affected by NTDs and to the importance of collaborative action and an integrated approach to address those needs. It describes effective ways of supporting affected people and their carers and addressing community stigma and discrimination.   aCC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO  a978-92-4-000452-8