Issue #6| 23 March– 05 April 2020
Introduction The novel Coronavirus (nCoV) epidemic in 2019 -2020 has recently emerged. The route of transmission is not totally known, although it is known that it can spread from person to person, and local health care systems may be ill-equipped to handle a large-scale outbreak. Furthermore, misco...nceptions and misinformation about the disease often spreads rapidly in such epidemics.
In previous epidemics mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) has been identified as a key priority. MHPSS ensures the well-being of the affected populations, and counter-acts the threats to public health and safety that fear, stigmatization and misconception pose. Access to information, knowledge about the disease and how it spreads, make it easier for the affected to feel supported and calm, and to comply with instructions. Furthermore, psychosocial support to staff and volunteers help the operation as work conditions are extremely stressful.
This briefing note provides background knowledge on the MHPSS aspects related to nCoV and suggests MHPSS activities that can be implemented. The messages can be helpful for those in contact with patients or relatives and feel the strain of working and living during the epidemic. The briefing is aimed both at those working in any capacity with those affected by nCoV and for the MHPSS responders who implement MHPSS activities and interventions for everyone affected.
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Elderly and people with Chronic Conditions - Mental Health
فيروس كورونا المستجد التعامل مع القلق خلال تفشي
Coping with stress - COVID19
The psychological impacts in face of public health crisis.
It is understandable for people to experience the fear and
anxiety in face of uncertainty; they can help us cope with
the situation in short term. Yet, if the fear and anxiety
turn to a long-term condition or become very intense,
they w...ould not help people, but rather lower one’s ability
to adapt and cope with
the crisis.
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For families, friends, colleagues of those in quarantine or self-isolation
Cómo pueden los niños luchar contra la COVID-19!
Was Kinder gegen COVID-19 tun können!
«Ты мой герой» — это книга для детей из разных стран мира, затронутых пандемией COVID-19.
Книгу «Ты мой герой» должен читать вместе с ребенком или небольшой группой де...ей кто-то из родителей, воспитатель или учитель. Детям не рекомендуется читать эту книгу самостоятельно в отсутствие родителей, воспитателя или учителя. Дополнительное руководство «Что делают герои» (будет опубликовано позже) поможет рассмотреть темы, связанные с COVID-19, и научить детей справляться с чувствами и эмоциями, а также предложит дополнительные занятия для детей на основе этой книги.
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This book was a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). The project was supported by global, regional and country based experts from Member Agencies of the IASC MHPSS RG, in addition to ...parents, caregivers, teachers and children in 104 countries.
The book was shared through storytelling to children in several countries affected by COVID-19. Feedback from children, parents and caregivers was then used to review and update the story.
Over 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world took the time to shared how they were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Available in 141 Languages
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Accessed: 14.04.2020
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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus
COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recommended preventative measures.
Language: Bamanankan
Country: Mali
Accessed: 14.04.2020
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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus
COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recommended preventative measures.
Language: Malagasy
Country: Madagascar
Accessed: 14.04.2020
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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus
COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recommended preventative measures.
Language: Zulu
Country: South Africa
Accessed: 14.04.2020
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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus
COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recommended preventative measures.
Language: Italian
Country: Italy
করোনা থেকে নিজেকে সাবধান রাখা
Accessed: 14.04.2020
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Health
Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus
COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recomm...ended preventative measures.
Language: Bengali
Country: Bangladesh
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Accessed: 14.04.2020
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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus
COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recommended preventative measures.
Language: Catalan
Country: Spain