Humanitarian emergencies, whether arising from conflicts, natural disasters or other circumstances, are widespread and serious, often leading to severe consequences for the lives, wellbeing and mental health of people in low- and middle-income countries. Where health systems are disrupted or weak, provision of care will likely need to be adapted to suit local resources and conditions. In a Perspective, John Naslund and Eirini Karyotaki discuss Mark Jordans and colleagues' accompanying research study on therapy for people with psychological distress in Nepal. Interventions delivered by nonspecialists may prove to be a possible solution to the need for provision of psychological therapies in resource-limited settings.
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