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What is a Psychosocial Support Service?

February, 2024

Summary

The document presents the MESMER Programme’s approach to addressing mental health challenges among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia through the integration of psychosocial support services. It highlights key findings from a 2023 assessment, which revealed high levels of psychological distress and limited access to support, and outlines targeted interventions, such as awareness-raising, mental health screening, and group counselling, that resulted in a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms.


Year

2024

Pages

9

File type

PDF

Size

628kb