Learning brief on mental health and psychosocial support

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This technical brief provides guidance to UNICEF Education staff on mental health and psychosocial support programming in education. It aims to create a shared understanding among education colleagues about mental health and psychosocial support across all settings where UNICEF works – from humanitarian to development contexts.

This document aligns with The UNICEF Education Strategy 2019–2030, UNICEF’s Global Multisectoral Operational Framework for MHPSS and the UNICEF Technical Note on MHPSS. It also builds on existing UNICEF and partner frameworks, technical guidance, policy documents, and ongoing MHPSS UNICEF programmes and initiatives across the globe.