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In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Head of MHPSS Technical Unit Sarah Harrison and Dr. Frédérique Vallières, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Trinity Centre of Global Health, introduce a micro-credential Masters in Science course that will equip learners with critical skills for the development, management, and monitoring of MHPSS programming in humanitarian emergencies.

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen interviews MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton on memorials, what they are, and what to do when some of the people affected by a crisis wants to remember it while others want to forget.

In light of current events, parents, caregivers and responders may have to initiate tough conversations with children about what is happening. See the PS Centre one-page guide and infographic on how you can talk to children about war.

Responding to incoming requests by WHO for MHPSS guidance on how to support people impacted by recent floods, the PS Centre has prepared a short and concise two-pager.

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen explores linkages between MHPSS and youth.

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and policy advocacy. This year’s theme is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”

In the latest episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews Carmen Valle-Trabadelo about the linkage between Mental Health and Human Rights.

The app gives instant access to critical information for handling the most common first aid emergencies and safety tips for crisis situations. The app includes a chapter on Psychological First Aid, provided by the PS Centre Technical Advisors.

The PS Centre has released the Well-being Guide: reduce stress, recharge and build inner resilience as a deck of activity cards to be used for individual self-care, for peers, and teams who work together. Each card presents actions to try for a desired outcome like calming down or navigating anxiety.

In the latest podcast from the PS Centre, MHPSS Technical Advisor Arz Stephan interviews IFRC PS Centre Director Nana Wiedeman about the importance and challenges of caring for the carers.