With SafetyCulture you can
With SafetyCulture you can
Description
Are you a leader for peace? Do you want to improve your ability to support the psychosocial and mental well-being of the communities you serve? This microlearning course will introduce you to the basics of psychosocial and mental well-being in post-conflict situations, introducing you to practical tools to promote and support the well-being of the community. Join us and learn how to create a more positive impact!
The full course includes
- Welcome
- What to expect from this course
- Tips for maximising your learning
- 1. Mental Health
- 2. Psychosocial well-being and psychosocial issues
- 3. Link between psychosocial and mental health issues and protective factors
- 4. Risk factors
- 1. Mental health and psychosocial challenges for the community in (post-)conflict settings
- 2. Mental health and psychosocial challenges for individuals in (post-)conflict settings
- 3. Frequent mental health risks for peacebuilders
- 4. Traumatic stress and trauma
- 5. Taking care of your mental health
- 1. The pyramid of multi-layered support
- 2. The Humanitarian Assistance Core Principles
- 3. Challenges for Peacebuilders
- 1. Promotion of mental health and prevention of mental illness
- 2. Characteristics of Effective Strategies
- 3. Sensitisation and Advocacy
- 4. Communication Tips for Interventions
- Call to action and conclusion
About author
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system.