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In this resource library, you can find all relevant existing reports and articles regarding mental health and psychosocial support in the NLG countries.

No Lost Generation

01 December 2021

Gaps in MHPSS programming affecting already vulnerable population in the Middle East

The No Lost Generation’s (NLG)’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Taskforce consisting of members from several organizations was set up to contribute to an improved MHPSS response in 6 countries including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Egypt. In the summer of 2021, the taskforce commissioned a survey to examine the status…

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01 December 2021

Gaps in MHPSS programming affecting already vulnerable population in the Middle East

The No Lost Generation’s (NLG)’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Taskforce consisting of members from several organizations was set up to contribute to an improved MHPSS response in 6 countries including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Egypt. In the summer of 2021, the taskforce commissioned a survey to examine the status…

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30 November 2021

Universal parenting support to prevent abuse and neglect : a policy call for national governments

Evidence-based parenting programmes and interventions are a scalable and cost-effective way to support parents and caregivers and prevent abuse, neglect and adversity in childhood. They contribute to good mental health and well-being for children and their caregivers, and reduce risk-taking behaviours throughout the life course. Once initial start…

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30 November 2021

Universal parenting support to prevent abuse and neglect : a policy call for national governments

Evidence-based parenting programmes and interventions are a scalable and cost-effective way to support parents and caregivers and prevent abuse, neglect and adversity in childhood. They contribute to good mental health and well-being for children and their caregivers, and reduce risk-taking behaviours throughout the life course. Once initial start…

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Urging ministries to invest in mental health - guide

This guide has been developed by the Financing Mental Health Working Group of the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN). The GMHAN is an open community of over 1,000 mental health professionals from 90 countries who share a mission to improve support of mental health globally. The membership includes individuals from academia, governments,…

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Urging ministries to invest in mental health - guide

This guide has been developed by the Financing Mental Health Working Group of the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN). The GMHAN is an open community of over 1,000 mental health professionals from 90 countries who share a mission to improve support of mental health globally. The membership includes individuals from academia, governments,…

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Finance's role in improving mental health

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was not equipped to respond to the mental health needs of populations around the world. Poor mental health costs the world economy US$1 trillion a year due to reduced economic productivity and direct cost of care — more than cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases combined — and mental health and…

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Finance's role in improving mental health

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was not equipped to respond to the mental health needs of populations around the world. Poor mental health costs the world economy US$1 trillion a year due to reduced economic productivity and direct cost of care — more than cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases combined — and mental health and…

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No Lost Generation Advocacy Brief for Brussels V Conference

In preparation of the Brussels V Conference - Supporting the future of Syria and the region, No Lost Generation is releasing an advocacy brief, shedding light on the needs of over 6 million Syrian children. Ten years since the war started in Syria, the triple crises of continued conflict, economic downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic have…

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No Lost Generation Advocacy Brief for Brussels V Conference

In preparation of the Brussels V Conference - Supporting the future of Syria and the region, No Lost Generation is releasing an advocacy brief, shedding light on the needs of over 6 million Syrian children. Ten years since the war started in Syria, the triple crises of continued conflict, economic downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic have…

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Anywhere but Syria: how 10 years of conflict left Syria's displaced children without sense of home

Save the Children's latest report, Anywhere but Syria, shows the impact of the Syrian conflict on the safety and psychological wellbeing. Syrian children living inside and outside the country identified three topics that affect their wellbeing. These are: access to meaningful future opportunities; a sense of connectedness; and agency in decision-…

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Anywhere but Syria: how 10 years of conflict left Syria's displaced children without sense of home

Save the Children's latest report, Anywhere but Syria, shows the impact of the Syrian conflict on the safety and psychological wellbeing. Syrian children living inside and outside the country identified three topics that affect their wellbeing. These are: access to meaningful future opportunities; a sense of connectedness; and agency in decision-…

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NLG MHPSS Mapping phase II report

The NLG MHPSS service mapping was conducted in November 2019 “to gain a better understanding of the response at the regional level” for programs serving “children, adolescents, youth and their parents/caregivers in Syria” to cover Syria and Iraq crises affected countries – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. The research collected data to identify…

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NLG MHPSS Mapping phase II report

The NLG MHPSS service mapping was conducted in November 2019 “to gain a better understanding of the response at the regional level” for programs serving “children, adolescents, youth and their parents/caregivers in Syria” to cover Syria and Iraq crises affected countries – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. The research collected data to identify…

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NLG MHPSS Mapping phase II report - executive summary

This short executive summary conveys the main findings of the NLG MHPSS service mapping that was conducted in November 2019 “to gain a better understanding of the response at the regional level” for programs serving “children, adolescents, youth and their parents/caregivers in Syria” to cover Syria and Iraq crises affected countries – Egypt,…

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NLG MHPSS Mapping phase II report - executive summary

This short executive summary conveys the main findings of the NLG MHPSS service mapping that was conducted in November 2019 “to gain a better understanding of the response at the regional level” for programs serving “children, adolescents, youth and their parents/caregivers in Syria” to cover Syria and Iraq crises affected countries – Egypt,…

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Mental health and psychosocial support in refugee operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

This document presents a brief overview of how UNHCR adapts its activities for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to the changing context of the pandemic. Staff of UNHCR and partners, in country offices in all regions of the world, have developed innovative field practices to continue providing essential MHPSS services to refugees. …

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Mental health and psychosocial support in refugee operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

This document presents a brief overview of how UNHCR adapts its activities for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to the changing context of the pandemic. Staff of UNHCR and partners, in country offices in all regions of the world, have developed innovative field practices to continue providing essential MHPSS services to refugees. …

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Operational considerations for multi-sectoral MHPSS programs during the COVID-19 pandemic

In March 2020 the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support uniting 57 humanitarian organizations as member issued the Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak. This document has proven to be very useful in the response and has till now been translated in 24 languages. It…

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Operational considerations for multi-sectoral MHPSS programs during the COVID-19 pandemic

In March 2020 the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support uniting 57 humanitarian organizations as member issued the Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak. This document has proven to be very useful in the response and has till now been translated in 24 languages. It…

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No Lost Generation advocacy brief

In preparation of the Brussels Conference held in June 2020, the No Lost Generation initiative prepared an advocacy brief regarding the Syrian crisis, highlighting the major needs of Syrian children refugees or internally displaced, in the context of the Covid-19 crisis. Recommendations underlined the urgent need to invest in education and…

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No Lost Generation advocacy brief

In preparation of the Brussels Conference held in June 2020, the No Lost Generation initiative prepared an advocacy brief regarding the Syrian crisis, highlighting the major needs of Syrian children refugees or internally displaced, in the context of the Covid-19 crisis. Recommendations underlined the urgent need to invest in education and…

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COVID-19: Working with and for young people

The Compact for Young People in Humanitarian Action has mobilised to provide its Global membership, humanitarian actors and youth-led and youth-serving organizations with guidance on working with and for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic."COVID-19: Working with and for Young People" is available for download. The compact is composed of…

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COVID-19: Working with and for young people

The Compact for Young People in Humanitarian Action has mobilised to provide its Global membership, humanitarian actors and youth-led and youth-serving organizations with guidance on working with and for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic."COVID-19: Working with and for Young People" is available for download. The compact is composed of…

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