Authors: Mark J. D. Jordans, Hugo Pigott & Wietse A. Tol
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Research and analysis
Interventions for Children Affected by Armed Conflict: a Systematic Review of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
14 Jan 2016
This systematic review assesses six years (2009-2016) of evidence concerning psychosocial and mental health interventions for conflict-affected children. Overall, the analysis finds development in the number of publications and level of evidence. Still, the broader implications highlight problems in intervention designs and reported results, with points of improvement including a need for diversification in research focus.
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