This paper describes how socio-ecological theory and a syndemic health systems and public health approach may help address the plight of youth in situations of political violence and humanitarian emergencies. It describes the treatment gap caused by discr

This document provides an approach and a toolkit to help those designing and conducting an assessment of mental health and psychosocial needs and resources in major humanitarian crises. These could include major natural and human-made disasters and comple

Key points that are highlighted:- There has been a great need to develop a research agenda to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings; prior research in this area has had limited inputs from practitioners;- A consensus-b

This review links practice, funding, and evidence for interventions for mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in humanitarian settings. We studied practice by reviewing reports of mental health and psychosocial support activities (2007–10); funding by

This paper undertakes a thorough, well-conducted and systematic review of the literature on interventions related to the psychosocial well-being and mental health of children affected by violence. 66 peer reviewed publications, based on interventions in 1