Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs during the COVID-19 Outbreak
This briefing note was developed by the Inter Agency Standing Committee Reference Group for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings and summarises key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It can be downloaded in several languages from the IASC website.
Contents:
Overview of the MHPSS Response to COVID-19
Overarching principles and guidelines for response
Globally recommended activities
Recommended interventions during the COVID-19 outbreak
For older adults to cope with stress
Supporting the needs of people with disabilities
Messages & activities for helping children deal with stress
Activities for adults in isolation/quarantine
Supporting people working in the COVID-19 response