Video
MHPSS response in Ukraine
For Children
IFRC videos
Selected videos from IFRC.
Mental health in an unequal world
During humanitarian crisis, rates of mental health conditions can double. Yet, there are fewer than two mental health workers per 100,000 people in low income countries where most humanitarian crisis occour.
Produced by the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent for World Mental Health Day 2021.
Interviews
A Hopeful, Healthy & Happy Living & Learning Toolkit
Ea Suzanne Akasha, technical advisor in the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, presents the training toolkit: A Hopeful, Healthy & Happy Living & Learning Toolkit, a series of tools designed to facilitate support for children, parents/caregivers and teachers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but may be useful for anyone, anywhere, and any time.
On-line facilitation in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Ea Suzanne Akasha, technical advisor in the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, introduces the new guide On-line facilitation in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. The guide builds on experiences with conducting participatory on-line MHPSS training at the Psychosocial Centre and encourages the use of on-line trainings combining technical skills with social-emotional learning.
Honduran Red Cross MHPSS Response to the Eta-Iota Hurricanes
Greisy Trejo, Emergency Health Officer and MHPSS of the IFRC Regional Office of the Americas, interviews Dina Mendoza, responsible for the MHPSS response of the Honduran RC for the emergency caused by the Eta-Iota hurricanes, about the MHPSS support for affected populations.
Movement videos
Educational videos about the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s implementation of the mental health and psychosocial support framework
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s MHPSS Framework and the Mocca family
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework explained through the Mocca family.
English version
Expliquer le cadre de santé mentale et de soutien psychosocial du Mouvement à travers la famille Mocca
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework explained through the Mocca family.
French version
Explicar el Marco de Salud Mental y Apoyo Psicosocial del Movimiento a través de la Familia Mocca
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework explained through the Mocca family.
Spanish version
شرح إطار الحركة في مجال الصحة النفسية والدعم النفسي والاجتماعي من خلال أسرة موكا
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework explained through the Mocca family.
Arabic version
La struttura del servizio de salute mentale e supporto psicosociale del movimento insieme alla famiglia Mocca.
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework explained through the Mocca family.
Italian version
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s MHPSS Framework and the Mocca family
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Framework explained through the Mocca family.
Icelandic version
MHPSS Roadmap: Roundtable of Managers and Leaders
The Movement’s leaders and managers came together during the State of Play Workshop on the progress of the Roadmap Implementation, to discuss how staff and volunteer mental health can be promoted and how a basic level of MHPSS can be ensured across the Movement.
In English
The importance of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s commitments on mental health and psychosocial needs
The Resolution
Addresing mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters and other emergencies.
The Policy
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s policy on addressing mental health and psychosocial needs.
The Framework
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s mental health and psychosocial support framework.
In French
L’importance de la santé mentale et du soutien psychosocial
Les engagements du Mouvement International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge en matière de santé mentale et de besoins psychosociaux.
La résolution
Répondre aux besoins santé mentale et aux besoins psychosociaux des personnes touchées par les conflits armés, les catastrophes naturelles et autres situations d’urgence.
La politique
La politique du Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge pour répondre aux besoins de santé mentale et psychosociaux.
Le Cadre
Le cadre d’appui psychosocial et de santé mentale du Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge.
In Spanish
La importancia de la salud mental y el apoyo psicosocial
Compromisos del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja en materia de salud mental y necesidades psicosociales.
La resolución
Atender las necesidades psicosociales y de salud mental de las personas que sufren el impacto de conflictos armados, desastres naturales y otras emergencias.
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La política
La política del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja para abordar las necesidades psicosociales y de salud mental.
El marco
El marco de apoyo psicosocial y de salud mental del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja.
In Arabic
أهمية الصحة النفسية والدعم النفسي الاجتماعي
التزامات الحركة الدولية للصليب الأحمر والهلال الأحمر بشأن احتياجات الصحة النفسية والاحتياجات النفسية الاجتماعية
القرارات
تلبية احتياجات الصحة النفسية والاحتياجات النفسية الاجتماعية للأفراد المتضررين من النزاعات المسلحة والكوارث الطبيعية وغيرها من حالات الطوارئ
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السياسات
سياسة الحركة الدولية للصليب الاحمر والهلال الأحمر بشأن تلبية احتياجات الصحة النفسية والاحتياجات النفسية الاجتماعية
اطار العمل
اطار عمل الحركة الدولية للصليب الأحمر والهلال الأحمر للصحة النفسية والدعم النفسي الاجتماعي
Trainings
Psychological First Aid in Conflict: Look
In Psychological First Aid, the action principle ‘Look’ refers to assessing:
Information on what has happened and is happening • who needs help • safety and security risks • physical injuries • immediate basic and practical needs • emotional reactions
The Principle of ‘Look’ is demonstrated in this short role play video.
Psychological First Aid in Conflict: Listen
In Psychological First Aid, the action principle of LISTEN refers to how the helper:
Approaches someone • introduces oneself • pays attention and listens actively • accepts others’ feelings • calms the person in distress • asks about needs and concerns • helps the person(s) in distress find solutions to their immediate needs and problems.
The Principle of ‘Listen’ is demonstrated in this short role play video.
Psychological First Aid in Conflict: Link
In Psychological First, the action principle of LINK refers to helping the person in distress
Access information • connect with loved ones and social support • tackle practical problems • access services and other help.
The Principle of ‘Link’ is demonstrated in this short role play video.
Webinars
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support before during and after radiological and nuclear emergencies
On 12 April, at the MHPSS European Network Digital Network Meeting ‘Migration in Europe’, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Technical Advisor talks about Mental Health and Psychosocial Support before during and after radiological and nuclear emergencies.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Mine Action
On 16 November 2021, in a side event at the International Anti-Landmine Conference, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, PS Centre Technical Advisor Sarah Harrison explains the role of Psychosocial Support in Mine Action
Unboxing: A Hopeful, Healthy, and Happy Living and Learning Toolkit
The authors of the three resources in the toolkit, Ea Suzanne Akasha, Mark Kucklow and Jonathan Morgan ‘unboxed’ the toolkit and introduced the elements of the toolkit resources and how they might be used in practice, while participants had an opportunity to discuss the tools with the authors and each other.
Video Podcasts
Mental Health in an Unequal World
In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle explores the potential mental health consequences for people forced to migrate. Jesper interviews Villads Zahle, Senior Communications Coordinator in the European Council on Refugees and Exiles, Barly, dancer, artist, podcaster and chef, and Sarah Harrison, Technical Advisor in the IFRC Psychosocial Centre.
Mental health of young adults during COVID-19
Ea Suzanne Akasha, technical advisor at the IFRC PS Centre, interviews professor Dr. Barbara Juen, technical manager of the psychosocial services at the Austrian Red Cross and scientific advisor to ENPS , and psychologist Vanessa Kulcar, about young adult s’ mental health during COVID-19.
ABC of disasters and research findings applied to COVID-19
Ea Suzanne Akasha, technical advisor at the IFRC PS Centre, interviews professor dr. Barbara Juen, technical manager of the psychosocial services at the Austrian Red Cross and scientific advisor to ENPS and IFRC PS Centre, about the psychosocial effects during COVID-19.
Research recommendations for the upcoming phases of COVID-19
Ea Suzanne Akasha, Technical Advisor at the IFRC PS Centre, interviews Dr. Professor Barbara Juen, Technical Manager of the psychosocial services at the Austrian Red Cross and Scientific Advisor of ENPS and the IFRC PS Centre, about the psychosocial effects of COVID-19
Exercises
Latest news
- MHPSS European Network FORUM 2022: Mental Health of Young Adults during a time of Crises
- New guide: FOCUS Implementation Guide to Dynamic Integration
- Upcoming Webinar: Voices from the field discuss the future of PM+ in the MENA region
- Vacancy: Independent consultant for the IFRC Psychosocial Centre
- Upcoming Conference: The FOCUS Final Conference – Living Well Together
Upcoming Events
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MHPSSiE training for Spanish Red Cross MHPSS volunteers. Training on Community based MHPSS and on M&E. Orientation on the policy and roadmap
23 May - 27 May -
Quality Rights in Humanitarian Settings ToT
30 May - 3 Jun -
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in the MENA region: How can you engage?
30 May, 1:00 pm CEST - 3:30 pm CEST -
FOCUS Final Conference: Living Well Together
1 Jun - 2 Jun -
MHPSS during humanitarian crises and conflict: Online pre-training meeting
7 Jun, 2:00 pm CEST - 3:30 pm CEST