What Works to Integrate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support into Education Programs in Crisis and Conflict-Affected Settings?

The growing number of crises worldwide, combined with the increasing intensity and duration of those crises, has significantly impacted the learning and well-being of children and youth. As a result, there is a growing need to provide high-quality educational and psychosocial well-being support to children, teachers, and communities affected by short-term and protracted crises. This brief summarizes research-based evidence on effective mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs and practices for primary school-aged students (ages 6–12) in crisis and conflict-affected settings.