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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, News
Feb 27, 2023

Vacancy: Research Consultancy

From the MHPSS Roadmap Project, Working Group 4 are inviting candidates to apply for a Research Consultancy to take place between April 202

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Feb 24, 2023

One year on: The impact on the mental health of people affected inside and outside of Ukraine is growing

The IFRC Membership in Europe is running its biggest mental health response in history as over 6 million people have been affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict - and the need for more mental health and psychosocial support is growing.

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Feb 22, 2023

Heartbeat of Humanity: One year into the conflict - The MHPSS needs of Ukrainians and the Red Cross response

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Feb 21, 2023

Earthquake Response

The PS Centre has compiled guides, manuals and training material assisting the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in the psychosocial support of the thousands of people who have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.

Job opening, News
Feb 13, 2023

Vacancy: MHPSS Technical Advisor

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Jan 20, 2023

Webinar Series about MHPSS Monitoring & Evaluation and Research: Are we doing the right things and are we doing them right?

With a series of Webinars, the Priority Action Area 4 (PAA4) Working Group would like to offer an opportunity for National Societies to talk about their experiences and challenges with assessments, monitoring evaluation and research, share their lessons learnt and showcase examples of good practice.

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Jan 16, 2023

Heartbeat of Humanity: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support assessment in Ukraine

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Jan 16, 2023

Newly endorsed MHPSS IASC guidance documents

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Dec 23, 2022

Heartbeat of Humanity: Mental Health of Children in Migration

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Dec 12, 2022

Heartbeat of Humanity: MHPSS needs and services in Afghanistan

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Dec 6, 2022

An MHPSS Emergency Surge Training in Cairo

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Nov 14, 2022

Vacancy: Communications Officer for the PS Centre

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.