Analysis - Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record.
The UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee - the oldest and most high-level humanitarian coordination council - defines MHPSS as 'multi-layered support to address psychological-nature problems and social-nature problems .' MHPSS support may comprise health, education or community-based interventions.
Experts now recommend the integration of mental health and psychosocial support into existing programmes
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