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Emergency conflict-related psychosocial interventions in Sierra Leone and Uganda: lessons from Médecins Sans Frontières

de Jong K, Kleber RJ
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Abstract
Médecins Sans Frontières has been involved in emergency mental health or psychosocial programmes since 1990. In this article the intervention model developed for emergency settings is shared. Psychosocial programmes distinguish two elements. The 'psycho'-component facilitates the reconnection of the affected individual to his environment. The 'socio'-element aims to create an environment that facilitates the individual to re-integrate. The nature of mental health and psychosocial programmes requires a multidisciplinary approach. Emotional support can also be provided by regular medical staff and does not always require a specialist. The years ahead of us are important for the development of psychosocial interventions. Fundamental issues such as programme evaluation need systematic research.

Countries

Sierra Leone Uganda

Subject Area

social violence & exclusion

Languages

English
DOI
10.1177/1359105307076235
Published Date
01 May 2007
PubMed ID
17439998
Journal
Journal of Health Psychology
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 12, Issue 3
Issue Date
2007-05-01
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