Fragile and Conflict-affected settings (FCS) are often sites of intense adversity and stress. Wars, natural disasters, forced displacement, as well as the chronic stress of trying to make ends meet in ...

Thank you to the Ambassador of Mexico for organising this meeting and thank you for the opportunity to join all of you today. Just yesterday the Security Council met to discuss Syria which has now ...

Refugees face harsh conditions that put their mental health under significant stress. While many of them show remarkable resilience, some need extra support to rebuild their lives. UNHCR’s Mental ...

Introduction Over 2 billion people worldwide are affected by ongoing armed conflict. The wide-ranging impact of conflict on ...

The government is considering new, bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds, to pick up developmental concerns and refer kids that might need additional support. The detail was buried in the ...

I was born with a rare disorder you have almost certainly never heard of, Moebius syndrome. This means I have facial paralysis and limited lateral eye movement. Moebius syndrome is highly visible but ...

Psychosocial care is considered an important component of quality cancer care. Individuals treated for cancer can experience biologic or physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical consequences (eg, ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday signed a ...

1. Inter-Agency Standing Committee (2007). Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. 2. IASC Recommendations for Conducting Ethical Mental Health and Psychosocial ...