Definition & calculation
Count unique individuals who received at least one MHPSS service (e.g. focused non-specialized support, counselling, psychological first aid, or specialized care) during the period.
Means of verification
MHPSS activity registers; case files; session attendance records
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
Deduplicate to avoid counting the same person across multiple sessions, and classify by MHPSS intervention pyramid level so that basic PFA is not conflated with specialized care.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
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