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Research Priorities for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Settings.

Authors :
Tol, Wietse A.
Patel, Vikram
Tomlinson, Mark
Baingana, Florence
Galappatti, Ananda
Panter-Brick, Catherine
Silove, Derrick
Sondorp, Egbert
Wessells, Michael
van Ommeren, Mark
Source :
PLoS Medicine. Sep2011, Vol. 8 Issue 9, p1-5. 5p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the study which aims to set priorities in research towards humanitarian psychosocial support and mental health. The researchers have emphasized the establishment of practical knowledge with tangible benefits for programming in humanitarian settings. However an effective research agenda requires a better sociocultural alignment between researchers and practitioners affected by the humanitarian crises.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15491277
Volume :
8
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
67298072
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001096