Mental Health

HIV

Key Population

Trans and non-binary Communities

People who use Drugs

Migrant Communities

Women

LGBTIQ+

Documents

Community-based HIV & Mental Health Care.pdf

Description

"Clear, evidence-based links have been identified between HIV infection and a higher prevalence of mental
health conditions compared to the general population. This discussion paper draws on existing policy and
good practice to identify key policy themes and types of interventions for improving community-based HIV
and mental health care.
The paper also references two EATG-sponsored stakeholder events. The first event, which was internal to
EATG, demonstrated that there is already significant experience among members about the HIV and mental
health continuum of care. The second event included stakeholders external to EATG. The discussion made it
very clear that WHO and others have been working on building a solid HIV and mental health continuum of
care for years now. Presenters shared examples of lay workers and clinicians collaborating at the community
and institutional/hospital levels, adapting what they do to national needs and the shape of their HIV epidemic." (p. 3)

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EMIS 2024 - The European Men Who Have Sex with Men and Trans People Internet Survey 2024 - Community Reports

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:44:28 +0000

EMIS 2024 - The European Men Who Have Sex with Men and Trans People Internet Survey 2024 - Community Reports chris.spurgat@… Fri, 08/01/2025 - 07:44

Topics

Trans and non-binary Communities

Chemsex

Key Population

MSM

LGBTIQ+

Documents

EMIS-2024 — 1ST COMMUNITY REPORT.pdf

Description

"The 1st EMIS-2024 Community Report targeted at EMIS respondents and MSM and trans and non-binary people in general is being published in 34 languages in June/July 2025 (31 of them already available). We thank our network partners for their contributions and translations, and particularly Dr. Dirk Sander and Dr. Tamás Bereczky of the German NGO Deutsche Aidshilfe (German AIDS Federation) for leading the process.

The first Community Report focusses on mental health and chemsex." (https://www.emis-project.eu/emis-2024-community-reports-europe/)

Please visit the website to download the Community Report in all different languages: https://www.emis-project.eu/emis-2024-community-reports-europe/

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Sex Work & Mental Health: Overview of Factors impacting Sex Workers' Mental Health and Access to Services in Europe and Central Asia (EN/ES/FR/RU)

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:40:21 +0000

Sex Work & Mental Health: Overview of Factors impacting Sex Workers' Mental Health and Access to Services in Europe and Central Asia (EN/ES/FR/RU) chris.spurgat@… Wed, 07/30/2025 - 06:40

Topics

Community Involvement

Key Population

Briefing Paper Sex Work & Mental Health_EN.pdf

Documents

Briefing Paper Sex Work & Mental Health_ES.pdf

Briefing Paper Sex Work & Mental Health_FR.pdf

Briefing Paper Sex Work & Mental Health_RU.pdf

Description

"The briefing paper was developed based on consultation with members (e-consultation and focus groups). The paper looks into the factors impacting the mental health of sex workers, the obstacles to access appropriate mental health care for sex workers, and community-led initiatives to support the mental health of sex workers. In addition to the briefing paper, ESWA wrote a tool kit dedicated to organisations working with sex workers: “Supporting mental health and well-being in our communities: a tool kit for sex workers’ rights activists”.

The briefing paper is available below in English, Russian, French and Spanish."

(https://www.eswalliance.org/briefing_paper_on_sex_work_and_mental_health)

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Toolkit on Supporting Sex Workers Mental Health and Wellbeing (EN/ES/FR/RU)

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:35:48 +0000

Toolkit on Supporting Sex Workers Mental Health and Wellbeing (EN/ES/FR/RU) chris.spurgat@… Wed, 07/30/2025 - 06:35

Topics

Key Population

Toolkit on Supporting Sex Workers Mental Health and Wellbeing_EN.pdf

Documents

Toolkit on Supporting Sex Workers Mental Health and Wellbeing_ES.pdf

Toolkit on Supporting Sex Workers Mental Health and Wellbeing_FR.pdf

Toolkit on Supporting Sex Workers Mental Health and Wellbeing_RU.pdf

Description

"The tool kit offers practical advice about mental health and mental health crises as well as a list of replicable activities from sex worker-led organisations. The examples of best practices showcased in the tool kit are of different scales and require little to subsequent budget to meet the needs of various organisations.

The toolkit is available below in English, Russian, French and Spanish."

(https://www.eswalliance.org/toolkit_on_supporting_sex_workers_mental_health_and_well_being)

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Understanding Sex Workers Right to Health: Impact of Criminalisation and Violence

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:24:48 +0000

Understanding Sex Workers Right to Health: Impact of Criminalisation and Violence chris.spurgat@… Wed, 07/30/2025 - 06:24

Topics

Intersectionality

Stigma and Discrimination

Prevention, Testing & Treatment

Key Population

Documents

Sex Workers Rights.pdf

Description

"This briefing paper aims to educate sex workers, health professionals and policymakers on issues related to sex workers’ health. It covers an introduction to the Right to Health, Impact of Criminalisation and Violence on Sex Workers’ Health, Sex Work and Mental Health, Occupational Health and provides information on issues such as mandatory and forced testing." (https://www.eswalliance.org/understanding_sex_understanding_sex_workers_right_to_health_impact_of_criminalisation_of_violenceworkers_right_to_health_impact_of_criminalisation_of_violence)

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How to Peer: Introduction to Youth Peer Support in Mental Health Services

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:16:41 +0000

How to Peer: Introduction to Youth Peer Support in Mental Health Services chris.spurgat@… Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:16

Topics

Community Involvement

Key Population

People who use Drugs

“HOW TO PEER.” INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH.pdf

Documents

Description

"This resource provides a practical guide for peer
workers and mental health clinicians who are
new to understanding the youth peer worker
role. This clinical practice point discusses youth
peer workers engaging with other young people
(aged 12–25 years of age) within mental health
services." (p. 1)

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The Mental Health Challenges Faced by Harm Reduction Staff - Civil Society Monitoring of Harm Reduction in Europe

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:05:37 +0000

The Mental Health Challenges Faced by Harm Reduction Staff - Civil Society Monitoring of Harm Reduction in Europe chris.spurgat@… Tue, 07/29/2025 - 12:05

Topics

Harm Reduction

Key Population

People who use Drugs

The Mental Health Challenges Faced by Harm Reduction Staff.pdf

Documents

Description

The aim of the study was to focus specifically on the characteristics of harm reduction workers,
the various challenges they encounter in their work and how those challenges affect them
and their organisations.

Darragh, L; Jeziorska, I., Rigoni, R., Schiffer., K (2023). The Mental Health Challenges Faced by Harm
Reduction Staff - Civil Society Monitoring of Harm Reduction in Europe, 2023. Amsterdam, Correlation –
European Harm Reduction Network. ISBN: N9789082810998

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Mental Health Recommendations For Staff Working in Harm Reduction

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:06:55 +0000

Mental Health Recommendations For Staff Working in Harm Reduction chris.spurgat@… Thu, 07/24/2025 - 07:06

Topics

Harm Reduction

Key Population