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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 1d

🗨️ This is our first #WorldMentalHealthDay, as the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub. We mark this day, knowing that we service & support the entire RCRC Movement, including the ICRC, the IFRC & 191 National Societies.

👉 @mhpsshub.bsky.social #WMHD resources🔗 mhpsshub.org/news/world-m...

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 2d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 2d

📢 New Well-being Cards for Children

In advance of #WorldMentalHealth Day on 10 October 2025, the @mhpsshub.bsky.social is publishing a set of 25 activity cards for children that can be printed and used to increase the well-being of children.

🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/wel...

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 3d

📣New Director for the @mhpsshub.bsky.social

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Harrison as its new Director.

👉Read the full announcement 🔗 mhpsshub.org/news/new-dir...

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 3d

📢 Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, mhpsshub.bsky.social is publishing a new Toolkit on Communication & Campaigning #MHPSS

👉 Download the toolkit 🔗 mhpsshub.org/.../toolkit-...

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 3d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

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ICRC Africa @icrcafrica.bsky.social · 4d

"We need to bring a level of humanity to a situation which is dehumanizing. And international humanitarian law is a framework that can help us take a step towards this."

ICRC head of delegation in Sudan, Daniel O’Malley, shares.

Read the full statement ➡️ bit.ly/4o9sp5l

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 4d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 4d

📢 On the front lines of humanity: The unwavering dedication of Palestine Red Crescent society volunteers and staff

❗Today is 7 October, visit the full @ifrc.org multi-media web-page 🔗 www.ifrc.org/.../front-li....

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 5d

📢 The Well-being Calendar 2026 is out ❗

In advance of #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, the @mhpsshub.bsky.social is publishing a Well-being Calendar for next year, containing 12 original illustrations & 12 well-being exercises.

👉Read more & find thh calendar 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/wel...

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 5d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 8d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 9d

Victims/ survivors of sexual violence require and must have access to crucial support -- especially within the first 72 hours after the crime was committed.

📹 Watch this video to learn more 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/63322saPS6

In the aftermath of sexual violence... The first 72 hours are critical to support victims/survivors of sexual violence. Support within this time frame includes prevention of pregnancy, prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as treatment of injuries. Providing mental health and psychosocial support helps to address trauma and reduce long-term consequences.

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 9d

🎧 The @mhpsshub.bsky.social podcast Heartbeat of Humanity has reached 25,000 downloads 🥳

Interested in #MHPSS in humanitarian contexts❓

👉 Find all episodes 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resources/?r...

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Advocacy Paper: #MHPSS in Humanitarian Action – A 2025 Multi-Agency Resource

A new multi-agency advocacy paper highlights the urgent need to prioritize #MentalHealth and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in humanitarian response...

🔗 app.mhpss.net?get=78/mhpss...

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 9d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

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IFRC @ifrc.org · 10d

Words of condemnation and care for families after the fact are not enough.

The declaration for the protection of humanitarian personnel is a chance to reverse deadly trends.

IFRC Secretary General and Australian Red Cross CEO wrote in the Guardian on why the violence must stop. lnkd.in/eNPfUB5P

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 10d

🤜 In advance of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we celebrate colleagues delivering #MHPSS across the 🌍

This 🎥 video on communuty-based MHPSS in #Africa, was co-created by our colleagues in the region ❤️

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 10d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of RCRC staff & volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 11d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 focuses on #MentalHealth in catastrophes & emergencies – the daily workspace for millions of Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers across the globe.

We asked our colleagues for some words on MHPSS in emergencies in their respective countries & regions ❤️

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Journal Club session: Evidence building in MHPSS - with Carla Uriarte Chávarri, organized by the Red Cross Red Crescent Research Network

📅 DATE: 6 October, 2025
⌚ TIME: 10:30 - 12:00 (CEST)
🗺️ Location: Online

👉 Read more and find Zoom link for the online event 🔗 mhpsshub.org/events/journ...

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International Committee of the Red Cross @icrc.org · 15d

We remain operational in Gaza City and will continue to provide the desperately needed assistance and protection activities to the most vulnerable people as long as security permits us to do so.

Sarah Avrillaud, ICRC head of subdelegation in Gaza, shares 👇🏽

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DIGNITY @dignitydk.bsky.social · 16d

How can we strengthen mental health by working across sectors?

This will keynote speaker Prof. Wietse A. Tol @ucph.bsky.social address at the Nordic Conference on Trauma Treatment this November in Copenhagen.

🔗https://www.conferencemanager.dk/24thnordicconferenceontraumatreatment/conference

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The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub @mhpsshub.bsky.social · 18d

📢 New Podcast Episode: Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts

This second episode is framed by the question: Do #ChildFriendlySpaces (CFS) really improve children’s #mentalhealth ❓

🎧 listen & find shownotes 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/evi...

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DIGNITY @dignitydk.bsky.social · Sep 11

How can trauma be treated when it is still ongoing?

At the Nordic Trauma Conference, Dr. Khader Rasras from Treatment & Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture, Palestine will share insights from the Palestinian experience.

🔗 dignity.dk/en/news/nord...

Nordic Conference gathers leading expertise and new approaches to trauma treatment

This November, DIGNITY hosts the 24th Nordic Conference on Trauma Treatment in Copenhagen — a two-day forum where clinicians, researchers, and other experts working with trauma-affected refugees share...

dignity.dk

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