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    Mapping the integration of the fields of mental health and psychosocial support with peacebuilding through co-creation.
    (2022) Dlamini, Noxolo Zanele.; Sliep, Yvonne.; Makhakhe, Nosipho Faith.
    Protracted conflict, combined with the resultant psychological scarring have been a part of present life for many societies. Historically Peace Building and MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) have been used to address the effects of conflict separately, yet they offer different yet complementary solutions to the problem. The purpose of this research was to explore the integration of MHPSS and PB from the viewpoint of the participants of cocreation workshops conducted in 2019 and 2021 on the same topic. A qualitative descriptive design was utilised in this study as it allowed the researcher to explore how the participants responded to the co-creation methodology used in the workshops while gaining insight into their opinions on integration. The study was conducted using documented reports and transcripts of the co-creation workshops, followed by in-depth online interviews. A thematic analysis was used, and findings show that changing funding mandates were necessary as these impact on what humanitarian work is done. Through advocacy, information sharing, and policy change, the way in which donors approach this work could be changed. Much needs to be done to capacitate those working in the field and to raise awareness of the value of linking these disciplines. Greater understanding between the two fields and knowledge of the language, theories and tools used will need to be shared. The co-creation method that was used for the present study seems to have benefitted the process of integration in the participating organisations, through reflection, information sharing, research and writing.