Regional action plan for mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies 2024–2030

Regional action plan for mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies 2024–2030

1. Regional action plan for mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies 2024–2030 Dr Khalid Saeed Regional Adviser, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

2. Why we help

3. 3 Mild disorder Moderate disorder Severe disorder Total prevalence of mental disorders 13.0% (10.3  16.2%) 4.0% (2.9  5.5%) 5.1% (4.0  6.5%) 22.1% (18.8  25.7%) exposed to adversity are likely to have m ental health conditions More than 1 in 5 people

4. 4 Many mental health conditions are more prevalent in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Mental disorders Depressive disorder Anxiety disorder Bipolar disorder Idiopathic developmental intellectual disability Self-harm Drug use disorders

5. Mental health workers per 100 000 population Mental health workers per 100 000 population 1.3 22 Countries with an emergency Countries without an emergency Yet the mental health workforce is lower in the Region per 100 000 population

6. Guidelines Pharmacological interventions in >50% of PHC facilities Psychological interventions in >50% of PHC facilities Training Supervision Functional integration Countries with an emergency Countries without an emergency Fewer countries with emergencies achieved functional integration of mental health in primary health care (PHC)

7. The regional plan aligns with international frameworks and guidelines

8. Our vision The mental health and psychosocial well-being of populations affected by emergencies are… Protected Promoted Provided for

9. A framework of strategic interventions Strategic levers Operational levers Leadership and governance Assessment, monitoring and evaluation, and research Provision of health and social care Community engagement and empowerment Mental health and psychosocial support promotion and prevention Recovery Risk reduction and preparedness Response Workforce development

10. Call to action 10 Endorse Integrate Establish Advocate Strengthen

11. 11 “There is no development and peace without mental health ”