Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings: research priorities for 2021–30
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: We describe an effort to develop a consensus-based research agenda for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions in humanitarian settings for 2021-30. By engaging a broad group of stakeholders, we generated research questions through a qualitative study (in Indonesia, Lebanon, and Uganda; n=101), consultations led by humanitarian agencies (n=259), and an expert panel (n=227; 51% female participants and 49% male participants; 84% of participants based in low-income and middle-income countries). The expert panel selected and rated a final list of 20 research questions. After rating, the MHPSS research agenda favoured applied research questions (eg, regarding workforce strengthening and monitoring and evaluation practices). Compared with research priorities for the previous decade, there is a shift towards systems-oriented implementation research (eg, multisectoral integration and ensuring sustainability) rather than efficacy research. Answering these research questions selected and rated by the expert panel will require improved partnerships between researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and communities affected by humanitarian crises, and improved equity in funding for MHPSS research in low-income and middle-income countries.
Source: The Lancet Global Health
Authors: Wietse A Tol, PhuongThao D Le, Sarah L Harrison, Ananda Galappatti, Jeannie Annan, Florence K Baingana, Theresa S Betancourt, Cecile Bizouerne, Julian Eaton, Michelle Engels, Zeinab Hijazi, Rebecca R Horn, Mark J D Jordans, Brandon A Kohrt, Phiona Koyiet, Catherine Panter-Brick, Michael Pluess, Atif Rahman, Derrick Silove, Mark Tomlinson, José Miguel Uribe-Restrepo, Peter Ventevogel, Inka Weissbecker, Alastair Ager, Mark van Ommeren
Institutions: University of Copenhagen, HealthRight International, International Rescue Committee, World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, New York University, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Boston College, Action Contre la Faim, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, International Medical Corps, United Nations Children's Fund, Queen Margaret University, King's College London, University of Amsterdam, George Washington University, World Vision International, Yale University, Queen Mary University of London, University of Liverpool, UNSW Sydney, Queen's University Belfast, Stellenbosch University, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, World Health Organization, Columbia University
Language: English
Topic: Health and Conflict Studies
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $5,780
OpenAlex ID: W4366977909