Tol, Wietse A, Le, Phuongthao, Harrison, Sarah L, Galappatti, Ananda, Annan, Jeannie, Baingana, Florence K, Betancourt, Theresa S, Bizouerne, Cecile, Eaton, Julian, Engels, Michelle et al (show 15 more authors)
(2023)
Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings: research priorities for 2021-30.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH, 11 (6).
E969-E975.
Abstract
We describe an effort to develop a consensus-based research agenda for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) interventions in humanitarian settings for 2021-30. By engaging a broad group of stakeholders, we generated research questions through a qualitative study (in Indonesia, Lebanon, and Uganda; n=101), consultations led by humanitarian agencies (n=259), and an expert panel (n=227; 51% female participants and 49% male participants; 84% of participants based in low-income and middle-income countries). The expert panel selected and rated a final list of 20 research questions. After rating, the MHPSS research agenda favoured applied research questions (eg, regarding workforce strengthening and monitoring and evaluation practices). Compared with research priorities for the previous decade, there is a shift towards systems-oriented implementation research (eg, multisectoral integration and ensuring sustainability) rather than efficacy research. Answering these research questions selected and rated by the expert panel will require improved partnerships between researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and communities affected by humanitarian crises, and improved equity in funding for MHPSS research in low-income and middle-income countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Humans, Mental Health, Qualitative Research, Developing Countries, Poverty, Female, Male, Psychosocial Support Systems |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 12 May 2023 14:07 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Sep 2023 19:06 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00128-6 |
| Open Access URL: | https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/... |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3170313 |
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