| Indicator Name | % of children or adults who demonstrate improved mental health and/or psychosocial wellbeing (MHPSS - Improved functioning) |
|---|---|
| Indicator ID in PRIME | IN00041371 |
Definition
| Definition | This is an indicator for use in project logframes, which contributes to the strategy outcome indicator '% of children and adults who demonstrate improved mental health and/or psychosocial wellbeing'. |
|---|---|
| Numerator | Number of children and adults who report or demonstrate improved functioning over a specified time period. |
| Denominator | Number of children and adults in SC MH and/or psychosocial programs targeting improved functioning during the same specified time period. |
Recommended Means of Verification
Improved mental health and/ or psychosocial well-being can be measured through quantitative and/or qualitative measures.
For quantitative assessments, it is recommended that COs use standardised measures that have been validated for the context and the language in which the measure will be administered, and for the age, gender, and level of ability of the individuals participating in the assessment.
For standardised/manualised programs or program components, specific MoVs/M&E packages may be recommended by program developers.
For programs/program components that are not standardised/manualised, and/or that do not include MoVs/M&E packages recommended by program developers, COs should refer to the IASC MHPSS matrix or online database to select an appropriate quantitative or qualitative measure or tool.
Guidance: MHPSS Global Indicator Guidance_post Pilot.docx
IASC matrix and toolkit: https://www.mhpss.net/toolkit/mhpss-m-and-e-mov-toolkit
The data should capture:
Age of program participant
Caregiver/Adult Type (if they are an adult)
Dimension of mental health and/or well-being:
a) Improved functioning
b) Improved subjective well-being
c) Reduced distress and/or mental, neurological, or substance use disorders
d) Improved ability to cope with problems
e) Improved social behaviour
f) Improved social connectedness
To calculate the indicator's value, divide the numerator by the denominator. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
Indicator Attributes
| Indicator Prioritisation | Global Indicator |
|---|---|
| Level of Indicator | Outcome |
| Indicator Context Type | Quantitative |
| Theme | Child Protection |
| Sub Theme | Basic Education, Mother Infant Child Nutrition, Appropriate Care |
| Context | Humanitarian/Emergency, Development |
Measurement Guidance
| Frequency of Data Collection | Annually |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | Individual |
| Data Format | Percent |
| Direction of Desired Change | Increasing |
| Number of Decimal Points | Zero |
| Nature | Cumulative |
| Recommended Disaggregations | Age , Disability, Gender , Settlement, Migration Status |
Guidance: MHPSS Global Indicator Guidance_post Pilot.docx
IASC matrix and toolkit: https://www.mhpss.net/toolkit/mhpss-m-and-e-mov-toolkit
Further guidance on the IASC Common M&E Framework (also available in Arabic, French, Spanish, and Portuguese), with webinar recording and additional material: Link