Policy Brief Strengthening Integrated Digital Mental Health Services for Street-Involved Adults with Depression, Suicidality, and Polysubstance Use

Describe Policy Brief This is a Policy Brief extracted from the Best Ph.D. Thesis Awardee of the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan in Arts and Humanities Based Disciplines (About 7 Faculties, 1 School and 2 Institutes Combined. This includes the Faculty of the Social Sciences). Award was presented during the 77th Convocation Ceremony on Monday 17 November, 2025.This policy brief is a concise, evidence-based document designed to inform decision-makers about feasibility of integrating digital mental health servises (Telepsychology) and it present actionable recommendations. It synthesises complex information from the Ph.D. thesis into a clear, accessible format, in order to help policymakers to quickly understand the mental health challenges faced by street-involved adults, why it matters, and what can be done. This policy brief aims to influence policy discussions, guide strategic choices, and stimulate implementation of effective solutions. It bridges the gap between research and practice by translating data into practical options. Ultimately, it seeks to support informed decision-making, improve outcomes, and shape policies that address pressing public mental health challenges.This Policy Brief is part of the dissemination of The Ph.D. thesis of Dr Abayomi S. DARAMOLA who completed his studies at Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa.