Revue internationale de santé mentale et de psychiatrie

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support to Address COVID-19 in the Americas: A Strategy of Hope

Prewitt Diaz JO

This paper discusses the challenges of implementing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support strategies during COVID-19 in the Americas. Services strategies were modified to Information and Technology approaches. Tele-service information, and brief emotional interventions were offered, Tele-consultation and psychoeducation ere offered through webinars, and computer platforms (Teams and Zoom). Concludes with three suggestions for achieving MHPSS strategies as a strategy for hope.