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Popular Resource
IFRC handbook, Community-based psychosocial interventions manual for trainers
In a time of crisis, psychosocial support is not an optional extra; it is an obligation. The International Federation Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support has worked to improve the psychosocial well-being of beneficiaries, staff and volunteers since 1993. Over time, we have learned that it is crucial to strengthen psychosocial capacity globally, in order to respond to natural disasters, conflicts and health-related issues.
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Recently updated Group
Pakistan Floods 2010
To share tools, meeting minutes, maps, assessments and other resources related to the MHPSS and Protection responses to the 2010 Pakistan Flood disaster.
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Active Region
Africa
A group focused specifically around those living and working in Africa and issues related to this region.
The Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Network serves practitioners, organisations, academics, service users, policy-makers and other stakeholders concerned with mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies and situations of adversity.
The MHPSS Network aspires to improve the well-being and mental health of affected communities and persons through
- Enabling dialogue and collaboration amongst people and diverse communities of practice
- Sharing state-of-the-art practice and resources
- Facilitating peer support
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