Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Working Group
Background
The MHPSS WG is part of the Health Cluster. Mental Health is also part of one of the three strategic objectives of the 2023 HRP which highlights the need to provide mental health services to people in need of all genders and diversities. The response will continue to strengthen mental health throughout 2023 and beyond and humanitarian systems will be strengthened through a dedicated technical working group on this theme (i.e. the MHPSS WG).
MHPSS Referral Focal Point List - NW Syria - March 2025
NWS MHPSS DASHBOARD Q4/2024
NWS MHPSS DASHBOARD Q3/2024
Key Documents
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Syrian Arab Republic
Strategic Framework: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Technical Working Group - Northwest Syria
The MHPSS TWG framework aims to draw a coordinated and collaborative approach to directional mental health and psychosocial response to the needs within the context of NWS in different settings. It aims to bring together all key stakeholders,…
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Syrian Arab Republic + 1 more
Multi-Sectoral MHPSS Operational Plan for Strengthening MHPSS Preparedness, Response and Long-term Recovery- Building Back Better - December 2023
Why is responding to MHPSS needs important in humanitarian emergencies? “Humanitarian emergencies cause widespread suffering, affecting people’s mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Affected populations experience a range of stressors that can have both immediate and long- term consequences. These…
MHPSS Earthquake Response Services
MHPSS Refferal Focal Point List - NWS
MHPSS Needs Assessment in Idleb
Assessment of MHPSS Needs For adults in Idlib - Rebuilding Lives in NW Syria
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Syrian Arab Republic
Assessment of MHPSS Needs For adults in Idlib - Rebuilding Lives in NW Syria
Background 1.1 Context To this date, Syria is experiencing more than 12 years of ongoing war-torn conflict. This conflict has been described as one of the most destructive humanitarian crises in the modern era. As a result of…
Latest MHPSS updates
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Syrian Arab Republic
Syria: Torture survivors of Saydnaya and other detention centres grappling with devastating needs and minimal support
Six months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, survivors of its brutal detention system, including the infamous Saydnaya military prison, are grappling with devastating physical and mental health consequences amid a critical lack…
Syrian Arab Republic
Fact Sheet: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Services (January – December 2024)
192,569 people participated in social/recreational activities and awareness sessions 10,000 vulnerable people attended inclusive care programmes 1,884 referrals to specialized mental health services
Syrian Arab Republic
Unseen Wounds: Mental health is not a priority in northern Syria
Published: Jun 12, 2025 For many Syrian children, war has robbed them of their childhood; they are forced to grow up quickly, take on adult responsibilities, and face adult challenges. These children often require comprehensive efforts that…