Psychosocial Support IFRC – Mental Health Matters

Heartbeat of Humanity: Cultural adaptation of Group Problem Management Plus

In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, technical advisor at the IFRC Psychosocial Centre Sarah Harrison interviews Dr. Michelle Engels, also a technical advisor at the IFRC Psychosocial Centre. This episode explores the process behind the cultural adaptation of the Group Problem Management Plus (Group PM+) intervention for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Turkey.

Photo Competition

The PS Centre is inviting all National Societies to participate in our photo competition!

Due to the travel restrictions, it has been challenging for the PS Centre to take or collect photos documenting the MHPSS work done by National Societies in 2020. We are therefore hoping for assistance from Red Cross Red Crescent National Society staff and volunteers, to submit their MHPSS-related photos as a part of our photo competition.

The PS Centre is inviting all National Societies to participate in our photo competition!

My Hero is You: One Year Later

My Hero is You was initially launched in six languages. One year later, it is now available in over 137 translations and more than 50 multimedia adaptations and accessible formats. Read the highlights of this children’s storybook one-year journey around the world.

Updated Resource Library

To make our publications more accessible and easier to find, the PS Centre has added new functionalities to its Resource Library, and created a video that introduces the updated structure and its core functions.

New Guide:
On-line facilitation in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support has published a new guide that offers tools on how to transform participatory and scenario-based face-to-face trainings to a digitally inclusive experience.

PS Centre News

April 22, 2021

Heartbeat of Humanity: Cultural adaptation of Group Problem Management Plus

In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, technical advisor at the IFRC Psychosocial Centre Sarah Harrison interviews Dr. Michelle Engels,…

April 21, 2021

My Hero is You: One Year Later

The children’s storybook, My Hero is You, how kids can fight COVID-19, was published one year ago to help children…

April 16, 2021

Updated PS Centre Resource Library

One of the main functions of the PS Centre is to gather and share knowledge. The PS Centre publishes training…

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Upcoming events

Trainings, meetings, webinars, conferences, workshops and more…

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Who are the real humanitarians?

28-04-2021

Webinar on the roadmap and policy to the MENA MHPSS network and regional PNs (in Arabic)

29-04-2021

Pre-training meeting for the online Psychological First Aid Training

17-05-2021

Integrated Model for Supervision Pilot

24-05-2021

Resources on COVID-19

Remote Psychological First Aid during COVID-19

Loss and grief during COVID-19

Back in school during COVID-19

Supportive supervision during COVID-19

Suicide prevention during COVID-19

More resources on COVID-19

Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Policy and International Conference resolution on addressing mental health and psychosocial needs

Find resources assisting the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in the implementation of the Roadmap, Resolution and Policy on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.

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Resource Centre

Over the years, the PS Centre has developed a range of different training materials and handbooks. Materials are developed in English and translated into some or all of the other International Federation main languages.

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PS Centre Trainings

The competency of staff and volunteers depends on their knowledge in assessing, designing, and monitoring psychosocial interventions, which is why we ensure to continuously expand our toolbox, guidelines, and materials.

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Emergencies

PS Centre aims to collect the most relevant information about psychosocial support in emergencies, both in general terms and in relation to specific emergencies.

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Resources on Psychological First Aid

A Guide to
Psychological
First Aid

Psychologial First Aid training Module 1
– An introduction

Psychological First Aid training Module 2
– Basic PFA

Psychological First Aid training Module 3
– Children

Psychological First Aid training Module 4
– PFA in Groups

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