The Humanitarian

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

Lack of sleep reduces FIFO workers' alertness by 20 per cent on mine sites, study finds

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/feat…

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

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 ⬇️

In 2021, 141 aid workers were killed while helping others – the highest number since 2013. A reminder once again: humanitarians are #NotATarget.

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.

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-Surv… #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/operational-de…

Humanitarian Aid Workers: The Forgotten First Responders bit.ly/3fj5CWC

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 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.

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

Silent wounds: Exploring the moral and ethical challenges of COVID-19 doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/silent-…

Support & Innovation: Improving Mental Health for Humanitarian Workers reliefweb.int/report/world/s… via @reliefweb

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/operational-de…

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

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