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Table 1 Needs assessment objectives and tools

From: Mental health and psychosocial support for South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda: a needs and resource assessment

Assessment objective

WHO-UNHCR assessment tool applied

What is the context for mental health service provision?

Checklist for getting information from other agencies

Template for desk review

What is the mental health burden in the refugee population?

Review of PCAF’s Health Information System (client documentation) and UNHCR Health Information System

What are perceived mental health and psychosocial support needs of key stakeholders?

Free listing activity with general community members

What are critical social and cultural considerations in the provision of mental health services?

Template for desk review

What is the current infrastructure for provision of mental health and psychosocial support services?

Shortened version of Who does What Where until When (4Ws)

Assessment of formal mental health resources (interviews with key informants)

Checklist for getting information from other agencies