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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.

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Oct 28, 2022

Two vacancies in the PS Centre

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Oct 11, 2022

Heartbeat of Humanity: Basic Psychosocial Support across Sectors

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Oct 4, 2022

World Mental Health Day 2022

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Sep 29, 2022

Heartbeat of Humanity: Advocating for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

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Sep 23, 2022

New report: We live in a world of worry

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Sep 23, 2022

New online micro-course on addressing mental health and psychosocial needs

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Sep 12, 2022

New resource: Talking about mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies

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Sep 7, 2022

Vacancy: two MHPSS technical advisors

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Sep 7, 2022

Creating hope through action: World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

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Sep 2, 2022

New report: Mental health needs are growing in Ukraine

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Sep 2, 2022

Psychoeducational support package for people affected by floods in Pakistan

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Sep 1, 2022

Heartbeat of Humanity: Suicide Prevention in The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

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.