Abstract
Mental health research in the Syrian humanitarian crisis.
Highlights
In areas of armed conflicts, efforts to provide mental health services for refugees and internally displaced populations (IDPs) generally lack measures of effectiveness, and the gap between research and practice is significant [1]
The research conducted in conflict settings is often designed and executed by “foreign” institutions outside the area of the conflict or disaster [8], and the Syrian Crisis is no exception [5, 6, 10]
A significant number of refugees (41%) met the cut off criteria for needing further psychological assessment; less than a half had a perceived need to see a mental health specialist, and less so was open to mental health services provided via technology
Summary
In areas of armed conflicts, efforts to provide mental health services for refugees and internally displaced populations (IDPs) generally lack measures of effectiveness, and the gap between research and practice is significant [1]. The research conducted in conflict settings is often designed and executed by “foreign” institutions outside the area of the conflict or disaster [8], and the Syrian Crisis is no exception [5, 6, 10]. Incorporating local institutions and humanitarian workers in designing and conducting the research would likely foster a sense of ownership in the locals and ensure sustainability.
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