| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Types of trials | Any randomised control trial (RCT) reported in English examining the effectiveness of psychological and social interventions or treatments of mental health issues or disorders in Southeast Asia | Case–control trials, cohort trials, cross-sectional trials, case reports, series and qualitative trials |
Types of publications | Published trials conducted in Southeast Asia and reported in English | Not based in Southeast Asia Non-published trials and dissertations |
Types of participants | Adults, 18Â years and older with mental health issues or disorders | Children and healthy people |
Types of interventions | Any psychological and social interventions | Â |
Types of outcomes | Any mental health issue or disorder | Â |
Types of comparators | Any comparator. This might include inactive control such as treatment as usual (TAU) and waiting list or active group, such as antidepressants or other psychological interventions | Â |