Early childhood development and psychosocial support in Syria

TitleEarly childhood development and psychosocial support in Syria
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsKhaddour, F.
From the onset of the Syrian crisis, internally displaced persons from all over Syria sought safe haven in Salamieh District in eastern Hama Governorate, increasing the population by 40% to its current total of 300,000. Many of those who were displaced -- including children -- were suffering from severe trauma. Humanitarian actors in Salamieh City, including the Syrian Arab Red Crescent and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), deployed psychosocial support teams but responders soon realized that they were unprepared for dealing with the sheer extent of mental health needs. The AKDN therefore developed a strategic plan for providing comprehensive psychosocial support in Salamieh District, using sustainable, community-based approaches to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). In addition to advocacy and awareness raising around MHPSS in conflict settings, and strengthening capacity in terms of skills and number of mental health workers, the plan also incorporated protection elements specifically designed for children.
Title Early childhood development and psychosocial support in Syria
Publication Title Forced Migration Review; Oxford
Publication Type Journal Article
Published Year 2019
Authors F. Khaddour
ISSN Number 14609819
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