OnePIH Cross-Site Mental Health Program

Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability globally. Exacerbated by concurrent health, economic, social and environmental crises, organizations must adopt a public health approach to mental health. This approach demands a focus on preparedness and enhanced social resilience, embedding mental health care and support across all sectors and communities beyond the confines of traditional health systems. 

Our holistic approach to mental health and psychosocial response (MHPSS) is rooted in the 5 S's of PIH: staff, stuff, space, systems, and social support. We align mental health service delivery, training, and research and optimize academic opportunities with partner institutions. Like all things PIH, we partner closely with in-country government officials and leading medical and academic institutions to strengthen local capacity for delivering care. We improve clinical workforce development and well-being through capacity building and clear opportunities for career advancement. We develop, collaborate on, and disseminate best practices to improve care delivery and accompany health systems through research, evidence-based practice, and clinical innovations. 

Our program fosters innovative and sustainable mental health care at PIH sites around the world. Key accomplishments of our program are showcased below according to the four pillars of our Theory of Change.