Coordinators: Andersen, I., Queiroz, M.

Credit units: 3

Study time: 75 hours

 

Objectives

  1. To understand common mental health and psychosocial reactions and needs of people affected by emergencies
  2. To understand the various types of MHPSS interventions in emergencies
  3. To see examples of MHPSS interventions integrated into health programmes in emergency settings
  4. To reflect upon staff mental health and psychosocial needs in emergency settings

 

Previous knowledge

No previous knowledge is required.

 

Study material

The online forum provides the students with all of the study material, including video recordings, technical guidelines, academic articles and a live webinar.

 

Mode of assessment

Active participation in the online and in-person exercises.

 

Contents

Introduction to disaster mental health

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) needs in emergencies

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions in emergencies

Mental health and psychosocial risks and resources for health workers

 

The content could be amended or modified due to revision by the Organising Universities

 

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