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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants on the Move in Europe. A Multi-Agency Guidance Note

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants on the Move in Europe. A Multi-Agency Guidance Note
Type
Guideline
Region
European Economic Area, South Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Organization
International Organization for Migration (IOM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Year
2015
Authors
L.J. Hansen, M. Gagliato, P. Ventevogel, A. Strang, G. Schinina

This brief guidance note seeks to provide advice on protecting and supporting the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants in Europe. It describes key principles and appropriate interventions to guide all those who are designing and organizing emergency services and/or providing direct assistance to the affected people.