As we witness the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, it is important that mental health and psychosocial support is central to the humanitarian response and available for all those affected. This resource page was set up to share information and support for people who are directly and indirectly affected and for those responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
Resources for people affected by the crisis
Doing what matters in times of stress (WHO). Available in: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Hungarian, Lithuanian
How can you support your child during bombing? (Child Protection) Available in: English, Ukrainian, Russian
Singing to the Lions – A facilitators guide to overcoming fear and violence in our lives (Catholic Relief Services). Available in: English
Managing exposure to news events and social media (IFRC). Available in English
How do you talk to children about war?: A guide for parents and caregivers. (IFRC). Available in English.
Resources for humanitarian and relief workers
The Inter Agency Standing Committee has released the resource package Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine and Neighbouring Countries. Key resources are available in English, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, and Ukrainian. You can access the package here in English and Ukrainian.
Resources include:
- IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings. English, Ukrainian, Russian
- IASC MHPSS Reference Group Assessment Guide. English, Ukrainian
- Psychological first aid: Facilitator’s manual for orienting field workers. English, Ukrainian
- Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Lithuanian
- Advocacy package. English, Ukrainian.
- mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG): Clinical management of mental, neurological and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies: English, Ukrainian, Russian
- Who is Where, When, Doing What (4 W’s) in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support – Manual. English
Psychological First Aid in times of conflict and uncertainty. Available in English.
Is there a resource or piece of information that we can add to this page? Please email info@hntpo.org.