Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Settings: Operational Guidelines

• 2018

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• Leslie Snider; Zeinab Hijazi

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These guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support outline ways to help children and families cope with challenges like disasters or conflicts. They stress the importance of understanding cultural differences and respecting human rights. The guidelines recommend practical steps for providing emotional support, such as creating safe spaces and promoting community involvement. They emphasize the need for trained professionals and collaboration between different sectors like health and education. Overall, the guidelines aim to ensure that children and families receive effective support during difficult times, promoting resilience and well-being

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Child Welfare; Community Health Services; Conflict, Psychological; Disasters; Family; Human Rights; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Psychosocial Support Systems; Guidelines as Topic; Resilience, Psychological; Adolescent Health; Climate Change; Warfare and Armed Conflicts; Community Support

Institutions: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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