Mental Health and Psychosocial Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) worldwide, particularly in areas with vulnerable populations. This new volume presents a comprehensive scenario of these challenges, synthesizing over 350 interviews with MHPSS professionals from around the world.

The Gap in Mental Health Services

The book highlights the significant lack of services and provides strategies for implementing mental health and psychosocial support in these situations going forward. It offers a deeper understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and psychosocial well-being, particularly in communities that have collapsed psychologically, socially, and economically.

A Call to Action for Inclusive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

This essential book is a call to action for cultural, linguistic, and contextual actions that address the inclusiveness of the most vulnerable and unheard communities. It emphasizes the need for community-led programs that re-establish resilience through mental health and psychosocial support.

Written by a seasoned humanitarian worker with over 30 years of direct experience with vulnerable communities, this volume provides a unique perspective on the importance of MHPSS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributions from several colleagues offer valuable insights into the systemic loss of protective factors and the need for a collaborative response to this global crisis.

About the Author

Joseph O. Prewitt Diaz is a renowned expert in mental health and psychosocial support, with extensive experience in working with vulnerable populations around the world.

Product Details:
Publisher: Apple Academic Press
Publication Date: June 2, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781032633435, 9781000799910