| Intesgrate delivery of MH commodities and services into FP within health systems. Provide affordable, high-quality MH products and facilities, including clean, private toilets with space for washing and disposal, and other resources to FP clients during counseling and/or service provision and/or referrals for products and services. Recognize that FP users may need more, less, or different MH products when they are using contraception and that this can change over time.
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| Integrate the delivery of FP commodities and services into MH programs. Provide affordable, high-quality FP services, including counseling and method provision and/or referrals for FP services as part of both school and community-based MH programs.
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| Train and strengthen the capacity of providers and hold them accountable to delivering integrated care. Ensure that those providing sexual and reproductive health services are trained in both comprehensive FP and MH counseling as described in the section above, including training on contraceptive-induced menstrual changes and management of menstrual disorders, as well as youth-responsive services.
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| Promote self-care,29 including self-reassurance about contraceptive-induced menstrual changes. Ensure people have the information they need and reliable access to MH products, facilities, and other resources including self-care options for menstrual pain. Support individuals to gain the self-efficacy and bodily autonomy they need to use resources with confidence.
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Ensure FP users are included in MH research and programs, including research involving menstrual products and development of MH standards. Consider the needs and preferences of end users in a holistic way that explicitly includes both FP and MH when designing and implementing MH or FP research, programs, products, systems, and standards.
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