Briefing Note about MHPSS aspects of COVID-19

With inputs from all its member organizations, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergency Settings Reference Group (RG) recently finalized a Briefing Note about MHPSS aspects of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This document summarizes key MHPSS considerations in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, such as appropriate MHPSS responses, overarching principles and globally recommended activities.