Title:
Review of Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs and Responses during Emergencies in Nigeria
Authors:
Aderibigbe, Oluwakemi Olanike
Year:
2014
PAGE:
ix, 61
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Mental Health, Psychosocial Support, Emergencies, PTSD, Nigeria
Abstract:
Background: Despite the evidence on the relationship between extremely stressful situations and poor mental health, little is being done to prevent the mental and psychosocial consequences of emergencies in Nigeria. Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC-MHPSS Guidelines 2007) is a multi-sectoral and interagency framework developed to coordinate different minimum but high priority activities that have been shown to be effective in promoting mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in emergency settings. But up till the time of this study the framework is not being implemented in Nigeria. Objective: To help improve effective MHPSS responses during emergencies in Nigeria, through a review of MHPSS needs and responses, a review of the international MHPSS literature and the formulation of evidence-informed recommendations tailored to the specific situation in Nigeria. Methodology: Review of literature and reports that are available through VU-library and hand-searching of internet was done. IASC-MHPSS intervention pyramid model was used to analyse the situation in Nigeria. Results: Prevalence of PTSD in Nigeria ranged from 19%-85% among survivors of conflicts. Given the lack of coordinated systematic MHPSS response, humanitarian actors and communities themselves have made some efforts to provide MHPSS to survivors of disasters. However, when provided it is not coordinated, at scale, sustained or supervised; and its impact is not measured. Conclusion: Implementation of the IASC-MHPSS framework will contribute to improved system of MHPSS response to promote recovery of mental health, livelihoods and social cohesion. Recommendations for multi-sectoral collaboration are made.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Nigeria
Region:
West Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Aderibigbe
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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