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May 8, 2024

World Red Cross Red Crescent Day: Whenever, Wherever, Whatever, However!

While there is no doubt humanity is alive and well in the hearts of the millions of RCRC representatives across the globe it is equally true that the challenges we face have never been more severe. RCRC staff and volunteers are providing support and assistance whenever needed, wherever needed, whatever the cause of the needs and however its possible to meet them – and the sad truth is these efforts are in high demand.

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May 7, 2024

Report: Navigating the climate crisis: Mental health and well-being

This report covers a high-level overview of the climate-related mental health risks as identified by the consulted National Societies. Firstly, at risk population groups are highlighted and implications for the work of IFRC staff and volunteers are addressed. Secondly, examples of initiatives from National Societies are showcased to illustrate potential pathways to addressing the mental health and psychosocial challenges arising from the climate crisis.

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May 6, 2024

Presenting Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies

In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews emergency expert and MHPSS technical advisor, Shona Whitton about the newly published Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies. Shona outlines the potential of the new guide in the context of her professional experiences in emergencies and the mental health implications for exposed individuals and communities.

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Apr 29, 2024

Training Guide: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies

This MHPSS in Emergencies training aims to prepare MHPSS responders, disaster managers, and emergency team leaders for work in the field by building understanding of basic concepts of MHPSS in emergencies as well as planning and implementing PSS activities.

Job opening
Nov 20, 2023

Vacancy: Senior Communications Officer

The IFRC Psychosocial Centre (PS Centre) is looking for an experienced Communications Officer to strengthen its communication activities. As our new Communications Officer, you will work closely with…

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Nov 20, 2023

World Children’s Day 2023

November 20, World Children's Day, is a day the international community commemorates the Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 1959. In light of this day - and recent armed conflicts and disasters around the world - the PS Centre is directing a focus on how caretakers and parents can support children during emergencies.

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Nov 14, 2023

151 National Societies, the IFRC and ICRC provide MHPSS activities in emergencies: New report released

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Nov 13, 2023

Heartbeat of Humanity: MHPSS in Humanitarian Emergencies micro-credential course

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Head of MHPSS Technical Unit Sarah Harrison and Dr. Frédérique Vallières, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Trinity Centre of Global Health, introduce a micro-credential Masters in Science course that will equip learners with critical skills for the development, management, and monitoring of MHPSS programming in humanitarian emergencies.

Webinar
Nov 13, 2023

Webinar: A Hopeful, Healthy & Happy Living & Learning Toolkit

In this webinar, REPSSI, APPSI, MHPSS.net, and the PS Centre will introduce the toolkit and how to use it. The toolkit was developed during the COVID-19 Pandemic to counter loneliness by supporting people, especially children and youth, with strengthening their relational skills.

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Oct 27, 2023

Heartbeat of Humanity: Memorials and Healing

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen interviews MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton on memorials, what they are, and what to do when some of the people affected by a crisis wants to remember it while others want to forget.

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Oct 23, 2023

How do you talk to children about war?

In light of current events, parents, caregivers and responders may have to initiate tough conversations with children about what is happening. See the PS Centre one-page guide and infographic on how you can talk to children about war.

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Oct 15, 2023

New PS Centre guide: Mental health and psychosocial impacts of flooding

Responding to incoming requests by WHO for MHPSS guidance on how to support people impacted by recent floods, the PS Centre has prepared a short and concise two-pager.

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Oct 12, 2023

Heartbeat of humanity: Mental Health and Youth

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen explores linkages between MHPSS and youth.

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Oct 6, 2023

World Mental Health Day 2023

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and policy advocacy. This year’s theme is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”

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Sep 19, 2023

Heartbeat of Humanity: Mental Health and Human Rights

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews Carmen Valle-Trabadelo about the linkage between Mental Health and Human Rights.

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Sep 13, 2023

First Aid app - now with a PFA component

The app gives instant access to critical information for handling the most common first aid emergencies and safety tips for crisis situations. The app includes a chapter on Psychological First Aid, provided by the PS Centre Technical Advisors.

The IFRC Psychosocial Centre (PS Centre) contributes knowledge and provides service to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. It assists in facilitating mental health and psychosocial support, promotes psychosocial wellbeing for affected groups, staff and volunteers, and increases awareness of psychological reactions in times of crisis or social disruption.

The PS Centre is hosted and supported by Danish Red Cross. It receives financial support from a number of National Societies, institutional and private donors including the European Commission and DANIDA.