Physical Health Lebanon Project #49829

For you, Beirut

by Alawite Islamic Charity Association

Project Report | Feb 3, 2021
MHPSS Report (Beirut Explosion)

By Youssef Aouli | Project Manager

In Response to the Beirut Blast crisis and as an Emergency Response Action plan, AICA started implementation of a project of 39 mental health education sessions for 403 women Lebanese and Syrian over 40 years old, suffering from post-blast depression and trauma.

As the hygiene and COVID-19 safety measures were applied, while respecting social distance, a number of PSS participants (8 women) were taken into consideration according to the area, and masks were distributed to all participants. Upon entering the sessions, the temperature was checked in case anyone has a fever.

women in need of specialized treatment have also been referred to specialized centers through case management.

After the sessions were implemented, we found that there is also a need for psychological support sessions for children who urinate involuntarily as a result of trauma, and there is also a need for sessions on how to deal with adolescent youth, reproductive health and the need to implement activities for integration (Lebanese and Syrian refugee),Psychosocial support sessions for young people about bullying, peer pressure, positive communication and self-esteem.

Activities implementation

Activity 1 : TOT Training for facilitators :Training with the National Mental Health Program during the month of October on mental health aids.
Activity 2 : preparation for content session pss : Definition of mental health, types of disorders, depression symptoms, prevention, self-care and preparation pre -post test
Activity 3 : outreach : we reached 400 women through coordination with all NGO who work in the Bourj Hammoud - Nabaa area, the municipality, the stakeholders in the region and the head of the "Al-Hayat" center, and the banners that were posted in the area, and through volunteers from Nabaa .
Activity 4 : Carrying out 39 mental health education sessions and first aid sessions for focus groups. Each group includes 8 women ( 403 women - 76 lebanese 325 syrian refugees 2 other ) taking all covid precautions of social distancing, mask and hand gel.
Activity 5 :referral We referred 56 women and children suffering from blast shock

Attachments:

MHPSS Report (PDF)

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