- Working with Save the Children-Georgia and the USAID mission, we completed a qualitative study in July of 2005 during which we examined the causes of children going to the street. An additional qualitative study looking at the problems of children on the street and those that are institutionalized was conducted in May/June of 2006. Subsequent phases will include development/adaptation and validation of a quantitative assessment instrument, to be used in program impact planning and evaluation.
Funding Source: USAID - Displaced Children and Orphans Fund (DCOF)
Status: Ongoing
- In 2005 we conducted a three-armed randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of two mental health interventions on depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues among local adolescents affected by war. We are currently working on the analysis of the results.
Funding source: World Vision and War Child
Status: Completed - In February of 2005 we conducted a qualitative study looking at the problems of HIV infected mothers and their children in Lusaka, Zambia. This study revealed that child sexual abuse is a major problem among this HIV-affected population. The AMHR group is currently developing a collaboration with University Teaching Hospital and a local developing Center of Excellence to look more closely at the psychosocial issues of child sexual abuse and how to treat them.
Funding source: USAID, CDC, and NIH
Status: Ongoing
- Providing expertise in design, monitoring and evaluation (DM&E) of mental health interventions for multiple World Vision country programs assisting children in crisis. This includes qualitative assessments, training workshops, and instrument development and validation. Many of the World Vision programs are for street children or children affected by war or conflict, whose experiences predispose them to mental health problems.
Funding source: World Vision
Status: Ongoing Back to Top
- In February 2005, we conducted an investigation of depression-like illness among post-partum women in Kinshasa, DRC. Using qualitative research methods, we identified a depression-like syndrome among new mothers in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Using the information from the qualitative study, we adapted and validated a quantitative instrument to be used to measure depression among this population.
Funding source: National Institutes for Health (NIH)
Status: Completed
- In February 2006, we conducted a qualitative study of problems associated with populations who have experienced gender-based violence in Sange district in North Kivu Province. This field component of this study was completed by IRC staff. These data will form the basis for subsequent program design, monitoring and evaluation.
Funding source: USAID - Victims of Torture Fund (USAID-VTF)
Status: Ongoing - A qualitative assessment of the problems affecting local people resulting from exposure to torture and organized violence. The project was based in Cap Haitien (northern Haiti) in February, 2006. A final report has been completed and can be accessed through the USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse. Download also available from the AMHR Group Publications page.
Funding source: USAID - VTF
Status: Completed - Working with the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) in July 2006, we conducted a qualitative study of psychosocial problems facing survivors of intentional violence in Jakarta. This information is being used to inform the development of program indicators for an ongoing counseling program. A similar qualitative study has been conducted in Aceh among non-Tsunami affected populations, and the data are currently being analyzed. This information will inform the development of a program monitoring and evaluation system.
Funding source: USAID - VTF
Status: Ongoing
- Resources for Torture Affected Populations in Mexico: This project, conducted during the winter and spring of 2006, involved reviewing and synthesizing the literature as well as conducting a number of interviews with professionals and community workers knowledgeable about implementing clinical mental health interventions for survivors of torture in Mexico (or similar settings). This resource assessment will assist Boston University and the Victims of Torture Fund (USAID) in future planning for developing and evaluating services for torture affected populations in Mexico.
Funding source: USAID - VTF
Status: Completed - This qualitative study assessed relevant mental health problems facing violence affected populations in Tamaulipas, Mexico. In March, 2006, working in collaboration with a local human rights organization, the purpose of the assessment was to identify mental health needs of affected individuals and inform the selection of promising mental health intervention models. This information is intended to assist local organizations to develop clinical services to help individuals and affected families and communities who have experienced traumatic violence.
Funding source: USAID - VTF
Status: Completed - Qualitative study on adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people with HIV/AIDS.
Funding source: NIH
Status: Ongoing Back to Top | 
