Operational Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Child Protection

The UNHCR Operational Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection provide guidance on how to implement UNHCR commitments to MHPSS within child protection, as outlined in the UNHCR Child Protection Policy (2023). These Guidelines help UNHCR and its partners’ child protection staff to understand and respond to the MHPSS needs of children at risk. This guidance will help improve coordination across sectors, facilitate referrals to ensure that MHPSS needs are met and enhance coordinated implementation of effective and culturally sound MHPSS interventions that support children’s resilience and reduce psychosocial distress.