Mental health and psychosocial support in disasters

Advice published after the earthquake addresses daily routines, distressing news and ways to stay connected.

The pyramid places specialised mental health care alongside practical, family and community support.

Interview research after the Great East Japan Earthquake informs a discussion of stress among responders and how organisations can support them.

Follow a middle school student affected by heavy rain to see how responders can use the CPMS handbook.

An introductory video explains the CPMS handbook and where to find the Japanese edition.

An introduction to the changes in sleep, appetite and behaviour that children may show when they feel under stress.

How adults can look for changes, listen to children and link them with support.

This article considers the stress adults carry and how looking after themselves can help them support children.

Ideas for arranging the day in short blocks and helping children learn practical skills at home.

Ideas for reviewing the day, noticing what children managed to do and talking about uncertainty.

An introduction to guidance issued by WHO, UNICEF and IFRC during COVID-19.

The Corotigers video offers an example of children sharing a health message with other children.

An article from Japan’s 2020 state of emergency discusses how people could maintain relationships while seeing fewer people in person.