Topic: Refugees & Migrants
WHO Releases New Manual to Support the Delivery of Psychological Self-Help Interventions
Transforming Mental Healthcare with Technology: A Global Call to Action in Humanitarian Settings
Guided Chatbot Intervention Reduces Anxiety and Depression Among Young People in Jordan
A randomised controlled trial in Jordan found that the WHO’s guided STARS chatbot significantly reduced anxiety and depression among distressed young adults at three-month follow-up.
uSupport – a New Psychological Support Platform for Young People from Poland and Ukraine
uSupport, a UNICEF-supported online psychological support platform for Polish and Ukrainian youth, has launched its pilot in Poland to provide accessible, culturally tailored mental health assistance for young people aged 16–24.
When “Trapped” Should Be “Hopeless”: Cultural Adaptation in Digital Mental Health
Culturally adapted digital mental health programs must reflect users’ lived experiences. In the Shared Strength course for Ukrainian refugees, subtle language changes—like “trapped” to “hopeless”—made it feel authentic, relatable, and trustworthy.
AI-Powered Trial to Boost Engagement in Digital Resiliency Course for Ukrainian Refugees
A new JMIR Research Protocols study will test how behavioral nudges and checklists affect engagement in a digital resiliency course for Ukrainian refugees. The trial aims to generate AI-ready behavioral data to improve personalization and scalability in digital mental health.
Building the BePrepared App: A Tool for Frontline Non-Specialist Responders in Disaster and Crisis Settings
The BePrepared App is a vital digital tool for frontline non-specialist responders in disaster and crisis settings. It provides accessible Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) resources, including offline access and an AI chatbot. This innovative app empowers frontline responders
WHO-Backed Digital Mental Health Intervention Scales Up Depression Support in Lebanon
This Elrha case study highlights how the WHO, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the National Mental Health Programme, and International Medical Corps scaled up Step-by-Step — a digital tool for depression. Proven effective and affordable, the program is now part
Call for Participants: Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari-Speaking Young Migrants with Mild to Moderate Mental Health Challenges
Refugees face unique mental health challenges, and receiving therapy in their own language is often difficult due to barriers like limited access to therapists and interpreters. To address this, researchers developed Raha, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program tailored
Responding to the Mental Health Crisis in Conflict Zones: The Role of eMHPSS
Electronic Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (eMHPSS) represents a transformative approach to providing mental health services. Using technology, eMHPSS overcomes physical barriers, ensuring timely and accessible care in conflict zones and remote areas. Services such as teletherapy, video consultations, and
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