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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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Find the following resources about maintaining essential services: OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE WHO Operational guidance for maintaining essential health services EDUCATION Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and control in schools FIRST AID First Aid COVID-19 Games for Children Children’s Poster: Preventing COVID-19. Languages: EN, SP, FR, AR. How to Wear a Mask Posters. Languages: EN,
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Find the following guidance about Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: Psychosocial Centre IFRC – COVID-19 Resources Psychosocial Centre IFRC – COVID-19 Webinars / Videos Introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) in Epidemics IASC Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 IFRC- Remote Psychological First Aid during COVID-19 Psychological coping during disease outbreak – elderly
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