Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Snazzy hope foundation plays a particularly important role during armed conflict and in other situations of violence and emergencies. Such interventions are overseen by a mental health professional and target individuals, families and/or groups The composite term ‘mental health and psychosocial support’ (MHPSS) refers to any type of local or outside support that aims to protect or promote psychosocial well-being or prevent or treat mental disorders. Among humanitarian agencies the term is widely used and serves as a unifying concept that can be used by professionals in various sectors. MHPSS interventions can be implemented in programmes for health & nutrition, protection (community-based protection, child protection and SGBV) or education. The term ‘MHPSS problems’ may cover a wide range of issues including social problems, emotional distress, common mental disorders (such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder), severe mental disorders (such as psychosis), alcohol and substance abuse, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Snazzy hope foundation ensures: Those emergency responses are safe, dignified, participatory, community owned, and socially and culturally acceptable. To maintain the protection and well-being of persons of concern by strengthening community and family support. To ensure that persons distressed by mental health and psychosocial problems have access to appropriate care. To ensure that persons suffering from moderate or severe mental disorders have access to essential mental health services and to social care.
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