Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Sub Working Group Quarterly Update Q3 2018 – July to September 2018. Read more
Nigeria
Map of current MHPSS SWG’s partners in NE Nigeria updated as of November 2018. Read more
QUARTERLY UPDATE Q1 | January – March 2018 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) – Sub Working Group – North East Nigeria Read more
MHPSS Quarterly Report (Q2) – April to June 2018 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) – Sub Working Group – North East Nigeria Read more
During September-October 2017, the Gede Foundation and CRS engaged in a study to investigate mental health issues in Borno State, Nigeria as well as the psychosocial consequences of the conflict in the area. The study used a combination of... Read more
Describes the use of children by armed groups in the Lake Chad region, including their use in suicide attacks. Provides details on their detention by governments following involvement with armed groups. Call for Action included, also describes Unicef interventions. Read more
NIGERIA’S DISPLACED WOMEN AND GIRLS: HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY AT ODDS, BOKO HARAM’S SURVIVORS FORSAKEN
Comprehensive description of the experiences, risks, and needs of women and girls affected by Boko Haram and facing daily SGBV. Includes analysis and recommendations for response by humanitarian community is included. Read more
This article examines the e¡orts of the International Organization for Migration to mainstream mental health and psychosocial considerations into camp coordination and camp management, through capacity building and provision of direct psychosocial support. It focusses on the activities carried... Read more
Assessment and recommendations for Maiduguri in Borno State, NE Nigeria. Recommendations cover protection needs of children. Read more
Abdulmalik J, Kola L, Fadahunsi W, Adebayo K, Yasamy MT, et al. (2013) Country Contextualization of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide: A Case Study from Nigeria. PLoS Med 10(8): e1001501. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001501 Read more
