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Measuring mental health in humanitarian crises: a practitioner's guide to validity
Brandon A Kohrt1, Bonnie N Kaiser2
1George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
Conflict and Health
|September 27, 2021
Summary
This guide helps practitioners choose and use mental health assessment tools in humanitarian crises. Proper tool selection and validation are crucial for effective support of affected populations.
Area of Science:
- Methodological advancements in mental health assessment within humanitarian contexts.
- Innovations in measuring psychological well-being during crises.
Background:
- Focuses on a practitioner's perspective of mental health assessment in humanitarian settings.
- Addresses key issues and innovations in the field of humanitarian mental health.
Discussion:
- Clarifies the purpose of mental health assessments in humanitarian crises.
- Guides tool selection based on psychometric properties and intended use.
- Explains the use of qualitative and quantitative methods for validity when no validated tool exists.
- Details reporting on validity and its implications for stakeholders.
Key Insights:
- Mental health assessment tools are context-specific and not universally applicable.
- Psychometric properties and utility of tools vary across different populations and purposes.
- Wise tool selection, adaptation, and validation are essential for impact.
Outlook:
- Optimizing positive impact through judicious tool choice and validation.
- Ensuring appropriate interpretation of findings for diverse stakeholders.
- Enhancing support for populations affected by humanitarian emergencies.
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