Global Happiness and Humanitarian Assistance: Systemic Solutions

Contents
Part ILooking at the Big Picture
1 Introduction and Overview
	1 Introduction and Overview
	References
2 Examining the Influence of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on Happiness: A Systems Thinking Perspective
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Happiness and Well-Being
		1.2 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
	2 Discussion
		2.1 Complexity and Systems Thinking
		2.2 Analysis
	3 Conclusion
	References
3 Global Happiness and Humanitarian Assistance
	1 Introduction
	2 Mental Health and Global Health Security
	3 Psychoeducation and Humanitarian Assistance
	4 The Value of Combined Humanitarian Assistance and Psychoeducation Interventions
	5 Challenges in  Implementing Sustainable Psychoeducation Programs for At-Need Groups
	6 Important Elements of Psychoeducation and Humanitarian Assistance for At-Need Populations and Groups
	7 The Happiness-Based Mindfulness Program
	8 Conclusion
	Appendices
		Appendix A
		Appendix B: Adapted REBT
		Appendix C: Identity Circle
		Appendix D: Trapped Cycles
		Appendix E: Compassion-Based Resiliency Chart
		Appendix F: The Nervous System, Safety & Rest Exercise
	Appendix G: Brief Trauma-Focused HBMP
		Resources for the Sessions:
		C. Identity Circle: Which is Really You?
		E. Compassion-Based Resiliency Chart
	References
Part IILarge-Scale Humanitarian Issues and Solutions
4 Food Insecurity in Humanitarian Assistance
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Nutrition Basics
		1.2 Food Insecurity
	2 Poverty
		2.1 Geographic Differences
		2.2 Diet
		2.3 Disabilities
	3 Consequences
		3.1 Physical Health
		3.2 Mental Health
	4 Potential Solutions
	5 Ethical Considerations
	6 Conclusion
	References
5 School-Based Mental Health Interventions: Global Case Studies and Solutions
	1 Introduction
	2 Increasing Influence
	3 Global Evidence for Supporting Youth in the School System
		3.1 Prevention Strategies
		3.2 Treatment Strategies
		3.3 A Note on Special Populations
	4 Barriers and Challenges
	5 Overcoming Barriers: from Theory to Practice
	6 Accessibility and Adaptability
	7 Conclusions: Moving Forward
	References
Part IIISpecial Populations in Humanitarian Assistance
6 Gender Perspectives on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
	1 Introduction
	2 Gender and WASH
		2.1 Challenge: Water Collection
		2.2 Challenge: Sanitation and Hygiene Resources
		2.3 Challenge: Reproductive Health
	3 Gender-Transformative Approaches
	4 Moving Forward—Women and Gender in Humanitarian Sector Leadership
	References
7 Determinants of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Refugee Women and Girls
	1 Determinants of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Refugee Women and Girls
	2 Problem
	3 Data Sources and Methods
	4 Results
		4.1 Risk and Protective Factors for Experiencing SGBV
		4.2 Barriers and Facilitators for Access to SGBV Care
	5 Discussion
		5.1 Recommendations
		5.2 Limitations
	6 Conclusion
	References
8 Into the Manosphere
	1 Into the Manosphere
	2 Creating the Matrix
	3 Masculinity: A Biological Reality or a Set of Rules?
	4 A Bitter Alternative
	5 Unplugging from the Matrix
	6 Life after the Matrix
	References
9 Evaluation of Schizoid Personality Disorder: Background, Misconceptions, and the Interrelation with Violence
	1 Introduction
	2 Background, Importance, and Literature Review
	3 Methods
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
Part IVCase Studies and Solution-Based Interventions
10 Skipping Stones: Gaps in Syrian Humanitarian Aid
	1 A Public Health Introduction
		1.1 Health Disparities
		1.2 Humanitarian Assistance
		1.3 Syrian Humanitarian Crisis
	2 Background Information
		2.1 Crisis in Syria
	3 The Gap: Impact on Women
		3.1 Women’s Health & Sexual and Reproductive Health
		3.2 The Impact in Numbers
		3.3 Sexual Violence Against Women: Community & Familial Ostracization
		3.4 Impacts on Mental Health
		3.5 Gaps in Aid and Discrimination
	4 Current Challenges in the Field
		4.1 Aid and Limited Disaster Data
		4.2 Resiliency and Self-Sufficiency
	5 Lessons Learned from Previous Aid
	6 Proposed Solutions
		6.1 Addressing the Immediate Needs of Women & Current Challenges in the Field
		6.2 Women Empowerment and Presence in the Camps
		6.3 Policy Implementation
		6.4 Long-Term Political Solution
		6.5 Sustainability and Funding
	7 Conclusion: Next Steps
		7.1 In Short
	References
11 Beyond the Bell Curve: Positive Outliers
	1 An Introduction to Positive Outliers in Global Health
	2 Factors that Characterize Positive Outliers
		2.1 Health Indicators
		2.2 Social Determinants of Health
		2.3 Health System Performance
		2.4 Health Initiatives and Policies
		2.5 Disease Eradication
		2.6 Public Health Preparedness
	3 In Summary: Factors that Characterize Positive Outliers
	4 Defining Success in Global Health Initiatives
	5 Factors Used to Determine Success in Global Health Initiatives
		5.1 Health Outcomes
		5.2 Equity and Accessibility
		5.3 Cost-Effectiveness
		5.4 Sustainability
		5.5 Capacity-Building
		5.6 Community Engagement
		5.7 Adaptability
	6 Incentives Used in Global Health Practices
		6.1 Health Behavior Change
		6.2 Healthcare Access and Utilization
		6.3 Health Worker Motivation
		6.4 Research and Innovation
		6.5 Public Health Campaigns
		6.6 Public–Private Partnerships
		6.7 Data Reporting and Surveillance
		6.8 Sustainable Development
	7 In Summary: Incentives Used in Global Health Practices
	8 Profit from Humanitarian Crises
		8.1 Training and Education
		8.2 Recognition and Awards
	9 Successful Initiatives
		9.1 The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
		9.2 Roll Back Malaria (RBM)
		9.3 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
		9.4 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
		9.5 Partners in Health (PIH)
		9.6 The STOP TB Partnership
	10 Key Insights from These Successful Interventions
		10.1 Multilateral Partnerships
		10.2 Global Solidarity and Commitment
		10.3 Innovation and Research
		10.4 Targeted Interventions
		10.5 Holistic Approach
		10.6 Data-Driven Decision Making
		10.7 Sustainability and Capacity Building
		10.8 Adaptability and Resilience
		10.9 Equity and Access
		10.10 Advocacy and Policy Influence
	References
12 Challenges and Solutions to the Sustainability of Humanitarian Activities in Burkina Faso
	1 Challenges and Solutions to the Sustainability of Humanitarian Activities in Burkina Faso
	2 The Sahel Regional Context
	3 Challenges and Solutions in Burkina Faso
		3.1 Financial Stability
		3.2 Capacity Building
		3.3 Security of Land Resources
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
13 Haiti: Understanding Humanitarian Assistance in Conflict
	1 History of Haitian Crisis
	2 Demographics
	3 Haiti Humanitarian Crisis
	4 Protection of Human Rights: Problems and Solutions
	5 Key Humanitarian Frameworks
	6 Actors and Stakeholders
	7 Humanitarian Response
	8 Challenges and Ethical Considerations
	9 Socio-Economic Impact
	10 Proposed Solutions
	11 Limitations
	12 Past Humanitarian Successes
	13 Conclusion
	References
14 Overview and Summary Conclusion