Effective GBV programming depends on putting together a dedicated staff* that have specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes. Working with GBV survivors can be particularly stressful and it is common for staff to experience everyday stress, cumulative stress, burnout, and... Read more
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Invitation to an online exchange organised by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee MHPSS Reference Group’s working group on Community-Based MHPSS Read more
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 is a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. Read more
Aid Workers undertake valuable work in difficult circumstances which can affect their wellbeing and mental health. This current research study is testing an online training intervention to increase Aid Worker resilience and wellbeing. The AWARE Program uses scientifically tested... Read more
WEBINAR Launching a Conversation: Community-Based Approaches to MHPSS (English) Date: 22nd October 2020 Time: 1.00 pm UTC Read more
Mental Health for All in Eastern and Southern Africa: Greater Investment, Greater Access to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Joint Statement from Regional Directors of Eastern and Southern Africa on the Occasion of World Mental Health Day Saturday... Read more
REGISTRATION OPEN Developing MHPSS-SET 2 Research priorities for 2021-2030 Read more
The Big Event on Mental Health On World Mental Health Day, 10 October, the World Health Organization will, for the first time ever, host a global online advocacy event on mental health. At this event—the Big Event for Mental Health—world leaders,... Read more
MHPSS and protection outcomes Read more