1. IASC Reference Group on MHPSS 2014 Annual Meeting Update from Co-Chairs of results according to 2013-2014 work plan 1

2. Identified Priorities 2013 1.Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation and Research (PMER) 2.Institutionalization and use of the IASC MHPSS Guidelines 3.MHPSS Advocacy 4.Additional Modules/add- on to the Guidelines 5.Coordination in Emergencies 6.Functioning of the Reference Group

3. 1. Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation and Research Development of a common MHPSS M&E Framework Research Guidance Ethical Standards for PMER Capacity Development on MHPSS PMER Advocacy PMER

4. 2. Institutionalization and use of the IASC MHPSS Guidelines Two consultants, Sarah Meyer and Maryanne Loughry, were hired 57 key informant interviews Data from an on-line survey of 72 respondents Draft review was circulated

5. 3. MHPSS Advocacy Joint Advocacy Goal Tailored Messages Advocacy materials Advocacy activities – US-based Global Mental Health Advocacy group – ‘Dutch’ initiative – Global Cluster Coordination – Country level, during emergencies – Informal meetings with other Cross Cutting Issues – The IASC Secretariat

6. 4. Additional Modules/ add- on to the Guidelines No additional modules were made Discussion on SGBV add-on Input to the GBV Guidelines was prioritized

7. 5. Coordination in Emergencies The Philippines The Central African Republic (CAR) South Sudan Gaza Ebola Outbreak Kurdistan Ongoing Syria crisis

8. 6. Functioning of the Reference Group Update of RG Terms of Reference Regular conference calls Updates on daily activities Information/institutional memory sharing with new members, contact less/non-active members Support to members in the field Provide input/feedback on relevant documents/papers Funding & administration Additional funding/support; look at cost efficiency

9. Input/feedback on relevant documents/papers Common MHPSS M&E Framework Review of the Guidelines Ethical Guidance Revision of the GBV Guidelines Revision of the PFA Guide for the Ebola response The Child Protection Working Group video on Minimum standards for MHPSS WHO/UNHCR mental health in PHC guide for clinical management in humanitarian settings IASC RG materials for Annual NGO consultations in UNHCR WHO, guided self-help package

10. Challenges High number of emergencies in 2013/2014 Deployment to emergencies on behalf of the RG Advocate for MHPSS on different levels Diversify funding Administrative