Guidance Note for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: Haiti Earthquake Emergency Response
This statement reflects the views of the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Reference Group in response to the Haiti crisis. This guidance is based on the IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Guidelines in Emergency Settings and highlights those aspects of the Guidelines that are particularly relevant for the current response in Haiti. It also draws on knowledge and experiences of MHPSS responses in previous emergencies, including the 2004 tsunami response and the 2009 Gaza crisis.