Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for vulnerable groups – COVID-19
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Psychological coping during disease outbreak – elderly and people with chronic conditions
Psychological coping during disease outbreak – elderly and people with chronic conditions. Guidance material provided by the Hong Kong Red Cross. Guidance is available in English, Chinese, Chinese (simplified).
Remote Psychological First Aid during a COVID-19 outbreak
In the context of COVID-19, the talks between helpers and affected usually persons takes place using phones or online media to avoid spread of the virus. The exception to this may be PFA provided between frontline workers. In addition to handling the accompanying practical and emotional fear and worries related to the virus, there are
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Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19
This briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The brief was last updated February 2020. Source: Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)
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Six Feet Apart
Staying a safe distance away from others while outside the home is important for staying safe. You can think of animal lengths to know how far apart you should be. Available in 15 languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Europe / Africa), Italian, Kurdish-Sorani, Tigrinya, Pashto, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Bengali, Tagalog, and Bahasa
Head, Heart and Hands
When people are hurt or worried, we can give them support by being kind. Use this activity card to support each other.
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Blood Services – Health Help Desk COVID-19
Find the following resources about Blood Services: GLOBAL ADVISORY PANEL (GAP) GAP is the Global Advisory Panel on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. GAP provides technical advice and promotes knowledge sharing, networking and partnership among National Societies and external partners. COVID-19 resources for RC/RC blood
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Staff and Volunteers Health and Wellbeing – Health Help Desk COVID-19
Find the following resources about Staff and Volunteers Health and Wellbeing: MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Staff, Volunteers and Communities in an Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov). Languages: EN, SP, FR, JP, ZH, ZH (Simplified). IFRC STAFF HEALTH GUIDANCE IFRC Staff Health Guidance Document and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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National Society COVID-19 health preparedness – Health Help Desk
Find the following resources about National Society COVID-19 health preparedness: GUIDANCE Guidance for National Societies Preparedness for COVID-19 outbreak. Languages: EN, SP, FR, AR, RU, PT PREPAREDNESS FOR EFFECTIVE RESPONSE (PER) PER Summary. Languages: EN, SP, FR, AR, RU PER Considerations for epidemics. Languages: EN, SP, FR, AR. RCRC MOVEMENT CIVIL MILITARY RELATIONS Guidelines and Key Messages. Languages: EN, SP, FR, RU, ZH Aide-Memoire
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How to wash your hands
Washing your hands and encouraging everyone around you to do the same can help stop the spread of germs and keep you healthy. When you wash your hands, you wash away germs. If you don’t wash your hands, germs can get into your body and make you sick. When you should wash your hands Before you
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