Guidance Notes: out on MHPSS Implications of Vector-borne Diseases and Epidemics
MHPSS Advisor, Shona Whitton & MHPSS in Emergencies Intern, Augustin Lambert, have prepared two new Guidance Notes with a focus on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in the context of vector-borne diseases and epidemics.
Global MHPSS Library: read, watch, listen and learn
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub hosts a resource library with more than 1000 mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) resources
Report: Lebanon’s Urgent Mental Health Crisis: How can Nordic actors contribute to response, recovery and systems strengthening?
In December Dr. Rabih El Chammay, Head of Lebanon’s National Mental Health Programme, visited Copenhagen to meet with Nordic stakeholders including the Nordic Network on MHPSS, the MHPSS Collaborative and the IASC MHPSS Reference Group.
Ukraine: situation more volatile than ever – we must continue turning despair into hope
24 February 2025 marks the third year since the acceleration of the international armed conflict in Ukraine with the full-scale invasion.
Groundbreaking toolkit one year on: relevant and useful as ever
One year ago, the “Youth Mental Health Toolkit On 5 Emerging Issues in Africa” was launched under the hashtag #ICanSurvive.
New focus area and resources on digital MHPSS
Visit the focus area and explore the five themes of: Learn about digital MHPSS; Dive deeper; Get inspired; innovate and implement; Share and connect.
Podcast Series on Ambiguous loss
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub has launched a podcast series on Ambiguous loss. MHPSS Specialist, Arz Stephan has moderated the three episodes of the Heartbeat of Humanity podcast and interviewed leading experts on different topics related to Ambiguous loss.
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub is a reality
Effective January 1, 2025, the current IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support evolved into the RCRC Movement MHPSS Hub. This transformation builds on the Reference Centre’s 30 years of experience, the expertise of the ICRC, and the contributions of National Societies working on MHPSS.
Seasonal Greetings
Closing 2024: Farewell to the IFRC PS Centre, Welcome to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub
Vacancy: MHPSS Research Specialist
The MHPSS Hub aims to improve mental health outcomes and psychosocial well-being through technical assistance, capacity development of National Societies, the IFRC and the ICRC, competence development of staff and volunteers, knowledge generation and knowledge sharing, research, and communication and humanitarian diplomacy, policy and advocacy.
