A collated list of resources, articles, videos, and a lot more to understand mental health and well-being and for building greater awareness.
Read about what anxiety is, what causes it and how we can cope it. Article by https://www.mannmela.in/
Loneliness is not a feeling but it’s an experience that includes emotions, thoughts and feelings. Loneliness is painful and distressing and consequently, those experiencing this distress do not select or enjoy being lonely. The perception of loneliness is subjective and we all can experience it in different ways Content by www.sangath.in
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Actions for Heroes is an accompaniment to ‘My Hero is You’ that will benefit caregivers and teachers reading ‘My Hero is You with children. This resource will support children, their caregivers and teachers during these exceptional times. It is recommended that adults read the storybook WITH children. As they read the storybook, Actions for Heroes directs adults about how to have heart-to-heart chats with children (henceforth referred to as CHATS) and educate them about coping with COVID-19 related stressors and changes.
“My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver or teacher.
(Hindi) “My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “My Hero is You” should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. It is not encouraged for children to read this book independently without the support of a parent, caregiver or teacher.
(Hindi) Actions for Heroes is an accompaniment to ‘My Hero is You’ that will benefit caregivers and teachers reading ‘My Hero is You with children. This resource will support children, their caregivers and teachers during these exceptional times. It is recommended that adults read the storybook WITH children. As they read the storybook, Actions for Heroes directs adults about how to have heart-to-heart chats with children (henceforth referred to as CHATS) and educate them about coping with COVID-19 related stressors and changes.
Living with the Times: a mental health and psychosocial support toolkit for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). This resource includes posters with key messages for older adults on how to take care of their well-being and how they can provide support to those around them during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress is a WHO stress management guide for coping with adversity. This illustrated guide supports implementation of WHO’s recommendation for stress management. This guide is for anyone who experiences stress, ranging from parents and other carers to health professionals working in dangerous situations. It is for both people who flee war, losing all they have, and well protected people living in communities at peace. Anyone living anywhere can experience high levels of stress.
This short course on Basic Psychosocial Skills aims to help COVID-19 first responders to take care of yourselves and the people you are assisting An adaptation of the Basic Psychosocial Skills guide for COVID-19 Responders published by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) in 2020
(Hindi) This short course on Basic Psychosocial Skills aims to help COVID-19 first responders to take care of yourselves and the people you are assisting An adaptation of the Basic Psychosocial Skills guide for COVID-19 Responders published by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) in 2020
The new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends and colleagues take time to get used to. Adapting to lifestyle changes such as these, and managing the fear of contracting the virus and worry about people close to us who are particularly vulnerable, are challenging for all of us. They can be particularly difficult for people with mental health conditions. Fortunately, there are lots of things that we can do to look after our own mental health and to help others who may need some extra support and care.
Emergency workers are often the first on the scene to a mental health crisis or suicide attempt. They have a pivotal role to play in what happens from there on.
Information for health workers on preventing suicide
Information for Teachers on preventing suicide
From parents to love-life, from existential to awkward, we really put our team on the spot and asked them every possible uncomfortable question! Video series by Yuvaa
Tanu finally decides to talk to her mother about therapy. But will she succeed? Watch to find out. About Yuvaa: Founded by Nikhil Taneja, Amritpal Bindra and Anand Tiwari, Yuvaa is a youth media organisation for telling purpose-driven stories to start meaningful conversations and empower young Indians. Yuvaa listens to, engages with and shares the stories that bring young India together.
Talk To Them | Featuring Ratna Pathak Shah, Gajraj Rao, Sheeba Chaddha, Kumud Mishra, Shishir Sharma, Ayesha Raza Mishra, and directed by Yuvaa Co-Founder Anand Tiwari. A video by Yuvaa Have you ever had a bad day? A bad week? Or a bad phase? It’s important to talk to someone. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, our favorite web series parents come together to tell you why that ‘someone’ should be your parents. #TalkToThem
All health workers involved in implementation of COVID-19 vaccination need to have adequate knowledge and skills in order to ensure safe and efficient COVID-19 vaccine administration. The COVID-19 vaccination training for health workers package is developed for frontline health workers in countries. The package, developed in collaboration with UNICEF, consists of 6 modules, which include video lectures, quizzes, job aids, interactive exercises and downloadable presentations with the available information. Photo credit: WHO/Blink Media – Giliane Soupe
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).This course provides a general introduction to COVID-19 and emerging respiratory viruses and is intended for public health professionals, incident managers and personnel working for the United Nations, international organizations and NGOs. Course duration: Approximately 3 hours.
All health workers require knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others from the occupational risks they encounter, so that they can work safely and effectively. This course consists of five sections in response to these needs: Introduction Module 1: Infectious risks to health and safety Module 2: Physical risks to health and safety Module 3: Psychosocial risks to health and safety Module 4: Basic occupational health and safety in health services. Course duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Being at work can be good for mental health. But the increasing pressures at work can be stressful. A difficult work environment or ongoing work-related stressors can worsen the mental health of employees. In some circumstances, they may take their own lives. But suicide is never the answer. There is always hope. Employers and managers have an important role to play in looking out for the mental health of their staff.
This short course on Basic Psychosocial Skills aims to help COVID-19 first responders to take care of yourselves and the people you are assisting An adaptation of the Basic Psychosocial Skills guide for COVID-19 Responders published by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) in 2020
Information for Teachers on preventing suicide
Living with a black dog – A short video on how we can support and help someone who is suffering from depression
I had a black dog; his name was depression – A short story on how a man lives with depression who he calls a ‘black dog’ and how he gets out of it
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • SIMRAN PANDITA • FEMALE • 21 • JAMMU It’s Ok To Talk is a safe space to share your experiences with mental health, mental illness and wellbeing. Website link – https://itsoktotalk.in/
It’s Ok To Talk is a safe space to share your experiences with mental health, mental illness and wellbeing. Visit their website and have a look! https://itsoktotalk.in/
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