Intended for use by practitioners, the guide provided examples of psychosocial interventions from around the world, as well as guidance on how to implement them. It is comprised of three sections including: Psychosocial support (explaining what it is, and... Read more
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Baron, N. (2006). The ‘TOT’: a global approach for the training of trainers for psychosocial and mental health interventions in countries affected by war, violence and natural disasters. Intervention, 4(2), 108-125. In this article practical methods are described for... Read more
This handbook is the product of an extensive review of psychosocial interventions that has focused especially on the lessons learned from the psychosocial response to the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. The first section of the handbook introduces psychosocial... Read more
Versión español del manual “Psychosocial Interventions – A Handbook’. Read more
Version française du manuel ‘Psychosocial Interventions – A Handbook’. This handbook is the product of an extensive review of psychosocial interventions that has focused especially on the lessons learned from the psychosocial response to the Indian Ocean tsunami of... Read more
Document from WHO (2006) on the link between mental health and severe food shortages – 4 pages relating the main important issues to integrate in mental health and psychosocial issues in food shortage situations Read more
Psychiatry 70(4) Winter 2007 Read more
The purpose of a case study is to provide a more thorough analysis of a situation or “case”. Read more
WHO document highlighting the strong evidence base to show that combining food supplementation with psychosocial programming enhances infant stimulation and improves mother-child interaction, along with other positive impacts. The document also contains a page on programme recommendations. Read more
This guide contains detailed outlines for 6 Orientation Seminar that you can facilitate to disseminate and implement the IASC MHPSS Guidelines in Emergency Settings. It includes workshops for: Food security staff Water, sanitation and hygiene staff (WASH)... Read more
