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. 2014 Jan 16;2(1):25–34. doi: 10.4161/dish.27805

Table 3. Title, objective, and content of community-based MHPSS activities.

No. Title of the activity Objective of the activity Content of the activity
1. Individual psychosocial support To manage stress and enhance resilience of individuals stress management, positive coping strategies, problem solving, first psychological aid, anger management, psycho-education
2. Group / Family psychosocial support To manage stress and enhance resilience in families and groups peer-support groups, family support groups, stress management
3. Community mobilization and sensitization To manage stress and enhance resilience in communities mobilization and sensitization of communities around MH issues, psycho-education
4. Recreational and Occupational / Vocational activities To mitigate the effects of stress in communities summer camps for children, celebrations of different local and international holidays, musical events, football and domino championships, cooking classes
5. MH consultations To ensure provision of MHPSS services for people with more severe MH problems. MH consultations by non-specialized healthcare providers