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Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Human Rights-Based Approaches in Mental Health Care

Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Human Rights-Based Approaches in Mental Health Care

Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Human Rights-Based Approaches in Mental Health Care

The field of mental health care is continuously evolving, with a growing emphasis on integrating human rights-based approaches (HRBAs) into practice. A recent study titled "Establishing Good Practice for Human Rights-Based Approaches to Mental Health Care and Psychosocial Support in Kenya" offers valuable insights into how practitioners can improve their skills by adopting HRBAs. This blog delves into the key outcomes of the research and encourages further exploration to enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental health services.

Understanding Human Rights-Based Approaches

An HRBA to mental health care emphasizes the importance of viewing mental health as a fundamental human right. This approach seeks to eliminate barriers such as discrimination, stigma, and poverty that hinder individuals from accessing necessary mental health services. By adopting this perspective, practitioners can ensure that mental health care is equitable, inclusive, and respectful of individual dignity and autonomy.

Key Principles and Interventions

The Role of Practitioners

Practitioners play a crucial role in implementing HRBAs by advocating for policy changes, educating communities, and fostering environments where individuals feel empowered to advocate for themselves. By engaging with these approaches, practitioners can contribute to more just and equitable mental health systems.

Encouraging Further Research

The study highlights the need for further research to support the implementation of HRBAs in diverse contexts. Practitioners are encouraged to explore additional studies and engage with ongoing research efforts to refine their understanding of HRBAs and adapt them to local needs.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Establishing Good Practice for Human Rights-Based Approaches to Mental Health Care and Psychosocial Support in Kenya.


Citation: Mahomed, F., Bhabha, J., Stein, M. A., & Pūras, D. (2020). Establishing good practice for human rights-based approaches to mental health care and psychosocial support in Kenya. Health Hum Rights, 22(2), 139-153.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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