Humanitarian crises have a profound impact on people’s psychosocial well-being. The World Health Organization estimates that the percentage of people affected by mental health issues can double in emergencies.
To prevent long-term disorders
The relentless bombing of Ukraine over the last 2 years, the political crisis in Sudan which has driven tens of thousands of families and unaccompanied children into exile, the recent earthquakes in Morocco, Turkey and Syria, armed confrontations in DRC... These conflicts and natural disasters are causing severe psychological and social distress.
We must provide rapid assistance to the people affected to prevent the onset of serious long-term disorders.
Emotional support and awareness sessions
Our teams provide individual or group discussion sessions and emotional support and organise recreational activities, especially for the children. They also raise awareness in communities, explaining mental health issues and the support available.
At HI, we believe that access to mental health care is a fundamental human right. It is an essential part of our beneficiaries' care pathway.
Key figures
- 1 in 4 people worldwide suffers from a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety at least once in their life. Yet in the poorest countries, the vast majority of people in need of mental health care do not have access to it.
- 970 million people worldwide live with a mental health disorder. (WHO)
- 22% of people exposed to war and conflict will develop mental health disorders.
