World Health Organization (WHO) published this video item, entitled “Building sustainable mental health systems during and after emergencies” – below is their description.
Today the world faces an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises. In emergency settings, nearly all people experience considerable distress, while the rates of those who experience mental disorders can nearly double. Nevertheless, in these fragile contexts, people are at risk of having their mental health and psychosocial well-being overlooked entirely. However, this does not have to be the case. Practical tools and programmes exist for developing sustainable and quality mental health systems, even amidst the most devastating emergencies. This short film shows how this can be done by highlighting actions taken to increase the availability of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in Syria since 2013.
For more information on mental health in emergencies:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-in-emergencies
World Health Organization (WHO) YouTube Channel
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