IASC Guidelines on Mental Health Support in Emergency Settings. Checklist for Field Use

Checklist for field use of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. This resource provides a summary of the IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings. It includes a general introduction, a matrix of minimum responses in the midst of emergencies, and a checklist for key actions of emergency response in the areas of: coordination; assessment; monitoring and evaluation; protection and human rights standards; community mobilisation and support; health services; education; dissemination of information; food security and nutrition; shelter and site planning; and water and sanitation. This resource aims to assist stakeholders in the humanitarian sector and practitioners worldwide.