Table 2 Barriers and drivers by cross-cutting theme
From: Barriers and drivers to stakeholder engagement in global mental health projects
| Cross-cutting themes | Barriers | Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Contextual considerations |
Complex environments Fragile, emerging or under-resourced health systems Competing priorities Low resources |
Comprehensive contextual understanding Realistic demands, supportive structures and streamlining services |
| Relationships |
Competition Lack of reciprocity Time Capacity Trust | Leveraging existing resources and relationships |
| Participation, uptake and empowerment |
Achieving active engagement Diverging expectations |
Meaningful participation Empowerment opportunities Bottom-up advocacy and communication |
| Stigma |
Low status of mental health Negative perceptions of people living with mental illness |