1. Community based psycho-social support

2. 2006:Williamson/Robinson

3. WHAT is the best way to improve psychosocial wellbeing and mental health after an emergency?

4. How crisis can influence people
Personally:
Greaving
Lost of control (SENSE of control)
Lost of confidence (SENSE of confidence)
Lost hope (SENSE of hope)
Lost of trust
Can not control any feelings (fear, helpless, agression)
Thus, mental health and psychosocial problems in emergencies encompass far more than the experience of PTSD.

5. How crisis can influence people
Socially:
Discrimination
Low access to basic services (education, medical services)
Poverty
Destroy of habitual life structure
Lost support structures (family, community)

6. What is needed WHAT WE HAVE WHAT WE NEED Greaving
Needs to be supported.
Needs someone to share
Lost of control/Confidence (SENSE OF…)
Need to find areas we still can control
Needs areas to be responsible for
Needs rules, limits
Lost hope (SENSE of hope)
Needs plans for future
Needs values, goals, dreams
Lost of trust
Needs trust to be Rebuilt
Can not control any feelings (fear, helpless, agression)
Needs guidance how to treat feelings
Thus, mental health and psychosocial problems in emergencies encompass far more than the experience of PTSD.

7. What we want students to LEARN?
Self confidence
Sense of responsibility
Empathy and cooperation
Integration and socialization
Non-aggressive and non-violence behavior
How to build the picture of positive future
Improve the relations with adults
Build trust

8. Our personal attitudes
Be present (physically and mentally)
Give your full attention and positive feedback
Be respectful
See the positive quality in every child
Listen and ask questions
Be enthusiastic
Be yourself
Fix goals for your groups
Be clear about the rules
Resolve conflicts in a positive way

9. Key principles (MHPSS)
Human rights and equity
Community participation
Do no harm
Building on available resources and capacities
Integrated Support Systems
6. Multi-layered support

10. Psycho-social interventions

12. Checklist for the field use

13. IASC Guidelines on Mental health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency settings
7. EDUCATION
7.1 Strengthen access to safe and supportive education
Promote safe learning environments
Make formal and informal education more supportive and relevant
Strengthen access to quality education for all.
Prepare and encourage educators to support learners' psychosocial well-being.
Strengthen the capacity of the education system to support learners experiencing psychosocial and mental health difficulties.