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Mental health in complex emergencies.

R F Mollica¹, B Lopes Cardozo, H J Osofsky

¹Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma, Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge, MA, USA. rmollica@partners.org

Lancet (London, England)

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This review presents an evidence-based mental health action plan for complex emergencies. Properly trained primary care providers, traditional healers, and relief workers can deliver cost-effective mental health care.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Mental Health Interventions
Emergency Response

Background:

Complex emergencies pose significant public health challenges, particularly concerning mental health.
Existing mental health support systems are often inadequate during crises.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a culturally valid, evidence-based mental health action plan for complex emergencies.
To outline a framework for effective mental health care delivery in crisis situations.

Main Methods:

Review of scientific evidence for mental health interventions in complex emergencies.
Development of a structured action plan integrating primary care providers, traditional healers, and relief workers.
Emphasis on standardized assessment, monitoring, and outcome evaluation.

Main Results:

A comprehensive mental health action plan is proposed, leveraging existing community resources.
Integration of diverse care providers can ensure cost-effective and accessible mental health services.
Standardized approaches are crucial for consistent and measurable outcomes.

Conclusions:

A trained and supported network of primary care providers, traditional healers, and relief workers can provide essential mental health care during complex emergencies.
Regular dissemination of results and a dedicated research agenda are vital for improving future crisis response and filling knowledge gaps.