The Humanitarian is a small Australian based psychosocial/education support service for aid staff and agencies working in the international humanitarian sector.
Joined March 2016
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Depression can happen to anybody. It is an illness, not a character weakness -- and it can be treated.
@WHO has guidance on steps to take if you, or someone you care about, is suffering from depression. bit.ly/2BGouav
The Humanitarian retweeted
Tips for good mental health:
🏋🏽 Exercise regularly
🍲 Eat healthily
😴 Get enough sleep
🍺 Limit alcohol intake
🗣 Talk about your feelings
More resources from @who on Monday's #WorldMentalHealthDay: who.int/news-room/feature-st…
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When you notice your friend is struggling with their #MentalHealth, it might be difficult to find the right words.
Here are some dos and don'ts to get you started ⬇
#OnMyMind
The Humanitarian retweeted
Work affects #MentalHealth & well-being.
1 in 6 working-age adults are estimated to have a mental disorder.
Globally, 12 billion working days are lost every year on account of #depression and anxiety.
🆕 WHO recommended guidelines to protect #MentalHealthAtWork ⬇️
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In 2021, 141 aid workers were killed while helping others – the highest number since 2013.
A reminder once again: humanitarians are #NotATarget.
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DYK❓Environmental crises like climate change can affect our #MentalHealth & well-being, incl.
🙁 emotional distress
🙁 anxiety
😣 depression
😖 grief
😫 suicidal behaviour
On #WorldEnvironmentHealthDay, WHO staff explain why we need to bring mental health into #ClimateAction.
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What people say about my book: "A work of contemplation"/"Comforting and thought-provoking"/"First aid for the soul"/"For anyone subject to burnout"/"A wonderful, beautiful, healing book" amazon.com/Idealists-Surviva… #burnout #iamnotmyjob
A well conducted #OperationalDebriefing is an important link in the chain of #HumanitarianAction and #DeployeeWellbeing. Support staff to be trained, competent and confident. thehumanitarian.com.au/opera…
Humanitarian Aid Workers: The Forgotten First Responders bit.ly/3fj5CWC
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Education is an important tool to #FightRacism.
Taking time to learn about the lived experience of others builds understanding and respect between people of different backgrounds.
Don't fuel the hate 🚫 Fuel the debate ✅ #PeaceDay
The Humanitarian retweeted
The world is ❌not ❌ on track to achieve gender equality by 2030.
The pandemic has disproportionately affected women & girls, limited services for victims of conflict-related sexual violence.
Let’s work together to get the world’s to-do list done! @UN #GlobalGoals #UNGA
A well conducted #OperationalDebrief is an important link in the chain of #HumanitarianAction and #DeployeeWellbeing. Be trained. Be competent. Be confident.
The Humanitarian retweeted
You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through.
Our Conversation Guide contains tips on having an R U OK? conversation. Download it at bit.ly/2RzlAv8 #RUOKDay2022
ALT The front cover of the R U OK? conversation guide shows two men talking. Text reads: Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed
Silent wounds: Exploring the moral and ethical challenges of COVID-19 doctorswithoutborders.org/la…
Support & Innovation: Improving Mental Health for Humanitarian Workers reliefweb.int/report/world/s… via @reliefweb
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The unacceptable cost of helping conflict victims: Over 140 aid workers killed last year serving the world’s most vulnerable communities – the most fatalities recorded since 2013.
Do you feel confident in your role as an #OperationalDebriefer? #OperationalDebriefingTraining for #HumanitarianStaff thehumanitarian.com.au/opera…
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What steps do aid organisations need to take to start addressing mental health and wellbeing of their staff?
⏰30 minutes to go before our panellists dive in & discuss the challenges that humanitarian aid employees face.
Don't to miss this! Register here - bit.ly/3IiAr7m
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Staying connected with your loved ones protects your mental health.
Try to stay in touch with your loved ones while respecting covid-19 prevention measures.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
