Self-Help Plus - Stress Management

World Health Organization's Self Help Plus (SH+) program  - shown in 3 RCTs not only to reduce PTSD and depression, but also to prevent the onset of mental illness in those at risk.

-  SH+ manual and audio files in English

Self-Help Plus (SH+) is WHO’s 5-session stress management course for large groups of up to 30 people. It is delivered by supervised, non-specialist facilitators who complete a short training course and use pre-recorded audio and an illustrated guide (Doing What Matters in Times of Stress - available in over 20 different languages) to teach stress management skills. The course is suitable for adults who experiences stress, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances. It has been shown to reduce psychological distress and prevent the onset of mental disorders. The format of SH+ makes it well-suited for use alongside other mental health interventions, as a first step in a stepped care programme, or as a community intervention delivered alongside broader community programming.

• Check out this free webinar of WHO's Self Help PlusACT protocol for refugees presented by: Russ Harris and Claudette Foley.  They answer Frequently Asked Questions about the protocol – AKA “Self-help Plus” - and explore how to implement it.