Implications of Not Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs in Conflict Situations

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• Anna Orrnert

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This 20-page review of existing literature examines the effect of conflict on longer term mental and physical health, communities, families, and overall human development, and indicates that there are a number of significant implications of not addressing mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS) needs of children, youth, and adults in conflict settings.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Psychology, Adolescent; Child Development; Psychology, Child; Psychosocial Support Systems; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Psychological Trauma; Warfare and Armed Conflicts; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: Institute of Development Studies

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