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    Health system responsiveness to the mental health needs of Syrian refugees: mixed-methods rapid appraisals in eight host countries in Europe and the Middle East
    • Mental health and psychosocial support

    Health system responsiveness to the mental health needs of Syrian refugees: mixed-methods rapid appraisals in eight host countries in Europe and the Middle East

    Syrian refugees have a high burden of mental health symptoms and face challenges in accessing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). This study assessed health system responsiveness (HSR) to the MHPSS needs of Syrian refugees, comparing countries in Europe and the Middle East to inform recommendations for strengthening MHPSS systems.

    Validation of Arabic versions of the child psychosocial distress screener and pediatric symptom checklist for young adolescents living in vulnerable communities in Lebanon
    • Mental health and psychosocial support

    Validation of Arabic versions of the child psychosocial distress screener and pediatric symptom checklist for young adolescents living in vulnerable communities in Lebanon

    In humanitarian settings, brief screening instruments for child psychological distress have potential to assist in assessing prevalence, monitoring outcomes, and identifying children and adolescents in most need of scarce resources, given few mental health professionals for diagnostic services. Yet, there are few validated screening tools available, particularly in Arabic.

    NGOs Demand Un Security Council Enforce ICJ Orders on Israel’s Actions in Rafah

    NGOs Demand Un Security Council Enforce ICJ Orders on Israel’s Actions in Rafah

    The undersigned NGOs urgently call on all permanent and elected members of the UN Security Council to enforce the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) orders regarding Israel's actions in Rafah, Gaza. Immediate action is required to uphold international law and ensure the Government of Israel meets its obligations as mandated by the ICJ.

    Nurturing families: A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a whole-family intervention with vulnerable families in Jordan
    • Mental health and psychosocial support

    Nurturing families: A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a whole-family intervention with vulnerable families in Jordan

    Armed conflict and forced displacement can significantly strain nurturing family environments, which are essential for child well-being. Yet, limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of family-systemic interventions in these contexts. This study conducted a two-arm, single-masked, feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (fRCT) of a whole-family intervention with Syrian, Iraqi and Jordanian families in Jordan.

    Hussein Al-Amoudi Breaks Down The Development Process of EdTech
    • Education

    Hussein Al-Amoudi Breaks Down The Development Process of EdTech

    What goes into developing an EdTech tool for children living in the midst of conflict? How does the context affect the product and what are the pitfalls to avoid along the way? Hussein Al-Amoudi, War Child Programme Manager based in Amman, Jordan sheds light on the journey that shaped Gobee, our prototype digital assessment tool.

    Lindsay Brown on Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in EdTech for Emergencies
    • Education
    • Mental health and psychosocial support

    Lindsay Brown on Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in EdTech for Emergencies

    Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an educational approach that aims to nurture social and emotional skills within school curricula. More and more, humanitarian actors are looking to integrate SEL in their EdTech projects. Lindsay Brown, Senior Research Scientist at NYU Global TIES discusses the opportunities and challenges.

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