The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Services in the Americas: Results of a Rapid Assessment, June 2021

Overview

The purpose of this publication is to report on the state and causes of disruptions to MNS services in the Americas. The findings provide immediate insights from key informants on the current country experience, extent of disruptions to a set of tracer services against a rapidly changing context, the reasons for those disruptions, and what mitigation strategies are in place. This information will be used in the ongoing assistance to countries of the Region in providing data-driven responses in mitigating the effects of the pandemic.