This document prepared by Shona Whitton, MHPSS Advisor & Augustin Lambert, MHPSS in Emergencies Intern provides an overview of the psychosocial consequences of heatwaves and outlines key considerations for MHPSS programming.
This guidance note is intended for Red Cross Red Crescent Movement components who may be responding to heatwaves in their country, or region. It includes guidance on:
• common reactions and behaviors during and after heatwaves
• integration of MHPSS considerations for disaster responses
• links to existing relevant materials
