Integrating MHPSS into peacebuilding and transitional justice efforts in Somalia is essential for sustainable peace and human growth. In conflict-affected areas like Somalia, trauma, melancholy, anxiousness, and different psychological well being issues considerably impression individuals’s well-being. Based on a examine carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s estimated that one out of each three Somalis experiences psychological well being challenges. Additionally, the suicide fee amongst males in Somalia stands at 11.5 per 100,000 people, which surpasses the worldwide common. Regrettably, the supply of psychological well being providers stays restricted, with solely a small variety of healthcare amenities offering such help. In a rustic with a inhabitants of 15 million, there are merely three psychiatrists and 22 skilled nurses specialising in psychological well being care as a result of an absence of funds {and professional} coaching. Somaliland revealed a psychological well being coverage for 2021 to reinforce psychological well being providers, together with community-based help, coaching, analysis, and laws. However, as a result of funding limitations in implementing laws, the adoption of the coverage stays pending. By integrating MHPSS programmes, the varied wants of people impacted by battle and displacement will be successfully addressed.

The present Interpeace programme, made up of a consortium of various companions, “Social cohesion and legitimate governance through transitional justice (Miisaan)”, focuses on a domestically knowledgeable and owned technique of transitional justice and reconciliation within the Somali context. The consortium recognises the impression of battle on psychological well being and emphasises the necessity to combine MHPSS into post-conflict justice and reconciliation mechanisms. To foster dialogue and engagement, spherical desk discussions and intergenerational dialogues have been organised in Galkayo, Erigaabo, Hargesia, and Mogadishu, involving neighborhood leaders, authorities officers, civil society organisations, conventional elders, youth, and girls. The discussions with varied stakeholders unearthed points that want pressing consideration to sort out psychological well being points. The discussions elevated the programme’s understanding of methods to rebuild the psychological well being establishments. To tackle these challenges, it was agreed that it’s essential to prioritise collaboration between the federal government and stakeholders to allocate sources to psychological well being amenities and providers, prioritise human rights, and supply coaching for medical practitioners and repair suppliers in addition to peacebuilding practitioners. Additionally, discussions explored conventional and spiritual practises as coping mechanisms for people affected by violence and battle.

The discussions highlighted varied recurring points, together with revenge killings, land disputes, camel theft, focused terrorist killings, and administrative disputes, that have an effect on communities. Government stakeholders who participated within the discussions, emphasised the relevance of MHPSS in addressing psychological well being points and drawing classes from different contexts which have gone by neighborhood decision experiences.

As an end result, a roadmap for MHPSS integration will probably be developed, aligning with nationwide insurance policies, methods, and sources. This roadmap will purpose to advertise consensus and dedication amongst stakeholders to deal with psychological well being and psychosocial wants in post-conflict settings and obtain sustainable peace and reconciliation.

The Miisaan programme affirms that integrating MHPSS constructions into post-conflict justice and reconciliation mechanisms is crucial, contemplating the hostile impression of battle on psychological well being and its hindrance to the peaceable functioning of societies. This integration will contribute to constructing higher consciousness, advocacy, and coverage growth to create a greater future and stronger state-society relations.