Tunisia COVID-19 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Tunisia established a Psychological Assistance Unit to identify and manage psychiatric symptoms related to COVID-19 and confinement, prevent relapse in individuals with existing mental health conditions, and manage stress among healthcare workers. A toll-free helpline is available, providing distant mental health consultations by 240 mental health professionals. This helpline also redirects victims of domestic violence and psychiatric patients to appropriate services to ensure continuity of care.