Mental health and psycho-social support program

In September 2010, in collaboration with TPO Nepal, a psychosocial rapid assessment took place in the flood affected areas of Sindh and Punjab, to assess the mental and psychosocial impact on children in these provinces. The results showed trauma at both an individual and group level: serious mental or cognitive disabilities (especially in young children) were determined, as well as loss of hope and future perspective. In addition, feelings of helplessness and resignation, aggressive behaviour, disaster stress, trauma and grief reactions were common. The results were followed by recommendations to Plan Pakistan’s programme.