In January we conducted extensive on-site assessments in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Maldives (and co- incidentally in conflict-affected Darfur), which has reaffirmed our perspective of what should be done in terms of psychosocial/ mental health assistance after large scale disasters, such as the present one. Our work in countries has focused on assisting the Ministry of Health of Indonesia, Maldives and Sri Lanka in assessing, planning and coordinating activities in the health sector.