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The purpose of the project

Promote the provision of mental health services and psychosocial support to the population, affected by the military conflict, by developing and researching the effectiveness of psychological intervention, aimed at solving problems caused by alcohol abuse and psychological problems (anxiety symptoms, depression, PTSD).

Partners

The project is funded by the international foundation Welcome Trust and is implemented jointly with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and HealthRight International.

Main activities

1. A review of the scientific literature to identify evidence-based strategies and methods of psychotherapy, related to alcohol abuse, which can be integrated into PM + (approx. WHO intervention problem management plus); conducting quality research in local communities, in order to obtain information specific to the local culture and mentality, necessary for the development of a new psychosocial intervention
2. Adapt the intervention to the local cultural context and study the feasibility, admissibility, perceived efficacy and previous effects of PM + / AUD
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of PM + / AUD using two randomized controlled trials
4. Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of PM + / AUD using two randomized controlled trials
5. Investigate the process of implementing a new psychosocial intervention and identify, describe and explain the mechanisms, which promote or inhibit the introduction and adoption of PM + / AUD as consumers, and service providers
6. Explore the potential for widespread PM implementation + / AUD in Uganda and Ukraine

Project expert group

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Uganda