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The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions #ISRII in Limerick, Ireland was so special: - This time, some of our team members from the National Mental Health Programme at MoPH Lebanon joined me in the conference, including the project manager and frontliners who provide direct remote support to the #StepbyStep participants Sally Khoury @janachokor @ghiwarnasr - We presented the key findings of the feasibility study on the Step-by-Step digital mental health intervention for #depression in Lebanon for the Lebanese and refugees. We focused on the #implementation #barriers and #enablers to #adherence and #engagement, a much needed field of research - We met brilliant minds, researchers, implementers, and decision-makers who are committed to advancing mental health worldwide - We took a "natural shower" on the way to the presentation because that’s what summer in Ireland looks like :) #digitalmentalhealth #NMHP #WHO #SBS #MOPH #Lebanon #RCT #qualitative #implementationscience

In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, throughout July we will highlight studies and resources to deepen your practice. Today, we examine an idiographic study looking at six Muslim women from Afghanistan who resettled in Australia as refugees. The study followed them for a decade and examines the complex overwhelm and trauma of their refugee experiences, while also delving into their incredible post-trauma recovery and growth. This study highlights potential gender-specific traumas throughout the refugee journey for women and girls, and the need for specific delivery of services from program providers to this vulnerable group. Check out the full analysis, and tips to translate this research into practice, here: https://bit.ly/4cnU7pf CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies Division, Palo Alto University

Children living with the brutal effects of armed conflict are forced to manage difficult emotions - such as feelings of fear, distress and uncertainty. Many are refugees living far from home in unstable situations. Some psychological support is available - yet research suggests that simple movement-based activities could play a vital role in boosting these children’s wellbeing. We look at the evidence 🪁 ➡️ https://bit.ly/48R2B5D #evidencebased #innovation

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 - 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐔𝐩 TeamUp is a #psychosocial support intervention of structured play, movement, and body awareness activities for children aged 6 to 18 affected by conflict, developed by a coalition of War Child Nederland, Save the Children Nederland, and UNICEF Nederland. Trained facilitators use non-verbal, movement-based approaches to ensure the #participation of all children, regardless of language barriers. The structured sessions, guided by the principles of ‘same place, same face, same time,’ aim to create a sense of stability and normalcy for the children.   👉 Read more about TeamUp on the War Child website: https://lnkd.in/eRxpsJ87 #scalable #mhpss #mentalhealth #psychosocialsupport #psychological #evidencebased #innovation #childmentalhealth #globalmentalhealth #globalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters #socialimpact #makeadifference #teamup #warchild

Humanitarian professionals 🌍. I bring you a gem specially designed for those working in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies (MHPSS). The 'IASC Guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings' of Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)💡offer comprehensive guidance covering everything from coordination to specific actions like assessment, monitoring, human rights protection, and community mobilization. This guide is an opportunity to enhance your skills and make a significant difference in critical situations 🤝. Furthermore, it comes with a CD-ROM packed with useful resources 💿. You can download it in your local language by clicking on the following link: https://lnkd.in/eHPR-Ehp #MentalHealth #PsychosocialSupport #MHPSS #HumanitarianAid 🌟"

This policy brief provides the Independent Institution on Missing Persons (IIMP) in Syria with concrete and practical recommendations on how to integrate a mental health approach and the provision of psychosocial support into the different elements of the institution, as well as preparatory measures to ensure that capacities and structures are put in place to ensure a truly trauma-informed approach in the implementation of the institution’s mandate

🎥 Red Cross Red Crescent Research Network on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Webinar on: Digital #MHPSS to reach the most vulnerable The webinar provides an overview of the current state of research on digital MHPSS, discusses challenges with the development and the implementation of a scalable technology-empowered service and gives insights into the results of a very recent RCT on the acceptance and effectiveness of the Sui SRK App, a digital psychosocial intervention for refugees in Switzerland, developed and implemented by the Swiss Red Cross. 👉 Watch the webinar 🔗 https://shorturl.at/93Dhp 👉 Read more about the RCRC MHPSS Research Network 🔗 https://shorturl.at/IMiep

"NGO "Alliance of Resilience" - an open, trusted partnership for all who are committed to improving mental health and strengthening community resilience. Our team is purposeful people united by the common goal of contributing to the reconstruction of the psychosocial infostructure of the Zhytomyr region and Ukraine as a whole. Areas of our activity: ▪️Coordination in the field of mental health and increasing the capacity of psychosocial support. ▪️Psychosocial assistance, including consultations and trainings to support the mental health of citizens. ▪️Development, implementation and improvement of educational and training programs. ▪️ Creation of mechanisms for active participation of residents in overcoming crisis situations. ▪️ Advocacy of people's rights and freedoms in difficult life circumstances. ▪️Support for social adaptation, rehabilitation and habilitation for vulnerable population groups. ▪️Research, monitoring and evaluation in the field of mental health and psychosocial services. 🔗Building sustainability, promoting unity - your "Alliance of Resilience"

Thrilled to speak about Sexual Violence Prevention on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. This workshop is open to the public to anyone interested in learning more about gender and sexual violence, effective ways to support those impacted by violence and preventing further incidents from occurring. To learn more about the workshop and to register please go to: https://lnkd.in/eQuKgGg5 Advocating against gender and sexual violence prevention is something I am passionate about. The prevalence of gender and sexual violence at both schools and universities is concerning. Violence against women, children and individuals from LGBTQIA community permeates all societies and crosses race, religion and cultural boundaries. The rise in sexual violence is an epidemy that necessitates immediate action. Sexual violence has been predominantly seen as a “woman’s issue”. This view enables an attitude that “boys will be boys” to permeate and further adds to misconceptions about sexual violence The effects of sexual violence are extensive and long last lasting. It impacts the whole community.  An individual’s psychological/socio-emotional and their cognitive performance do not exist in isolation and cannot be treated as such. On average 1 in 4 women, 1 in 6 men, 50% transgender people, 44% lesbians, 26% gay men and 1 in 5 bisexual people would have experienced sexual harassment, at least 1 sexual attack, rape, or physical violence in their life time. Education about consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships equips individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others. Empowerment through awareness is the first step in prevention. Every survivor has a story that deserves to be heard and validated. By prioritizing sexual violence prevention, we create a supportive environment that encourages survivors to come forward and seek help without fear of judgment. #SexualViolencePrevention #sexualviolence #genderviolence #education #empowerment #healthyrelationships #consent #Advocacy Association Genevoise des Ecoles Privées (AGEP)

Recent research on Gender-Based Violence indicates that while progress has been made in addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) needs for GBV survivors, significant gaps remain, particularly for younger girls and their caregivers in humanitarian and low-resource settings. It was therefore recommended that: 1. There is urgent need to strengthen intersectoral collaboration to address the psychosocial and protection needs of GBV survivors. 2. Expand MHPSS programming to include younger survivors and their caregivers. 3. Increase funding and research to fill gaps in understanding effective responses for different age groups. #Together we can end GBV#