Learning Brief on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Education

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Education describes interventions carried out in schools and other learning environments. These interventions are aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing and/or to prevent and respond to the mental health conditions of children, adolescents, teachers and caregivers.

This internal 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 2019–203 0, 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.