More than 460 million children in the world live in zones of armed conflict, where they are exposed to constant violence, poverty, insecurity and family disruption.[1] Children in unstable and conflict-affected environments face challenges during critical periods of brain development and psychosocial development, increasing the risk of mental health disorders.[1] Early exposure to adversity in such environments has long-term effects on children's mental health and development that are felt throughout their lives and can be transmitted to future generations.[1] Global responses to this issue are not yet able to sufficiently address the ways in which the conflict affects the psyche and development of children.[1] The BRANCH (Bridging Research and Action in Conflict Settings for the Health of Women and Children) consortium focuses on health and nutrition research in conflict settings.[1] The collection of articles identifies evidence-based interventions and integrative strategies to improve child outcomes and strengthen mental health systems in these areas.[1]