Training Date 19 Dec - 22 Dec, 2025
Training Mode Virtual
Venue Online
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Introduction

A four-day course in development and practical implementation of mental health and psychosocial support strategies in humanitarian settings. This course explores key issues in the development and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial support interventions with populations affected by humanitarian crises, such as natural disasters and armed conflicts. An emergency and disaster intervention effort without a mental health and psychosocial support strategy is incomplete. To ensure the best possible short and long-term effects of the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), the implementation requires specialized knowledge of a number of disciplines within the field.The training will  discusses such questions as: ‘How do populations in diverse socio-cultural settings define mental health in the context of humanitarian crises?’; ‘How can we build on existing resources and practices that promote mental health in humanitarian crises?’; ‘What is known from epidemiological and intervention studies about common mental health problems and effective interventions in humanitarian settings?’. It challenges participants to reflect on translating science to practice, and vice versa. Course methods entail a mix of multimedia presentations and case discussions, focusing on real-world experiences.

objectives

 

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Define the key gaps in knowledge with regard to mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings;
  2. Analyze mental health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian crises; and
  3. Select evidence-based mental health interventions to address identified needs in humanitarian settings.
  4. Prepared for work as psychosocial support responders in humanitarian operations including pandemics
  5. Equipped with a psychosocial technical skills-set allowing them to rapidly assess, plan, coordinate and implement priority psychosocial interventions during different types of disasters and emergencies
  6. Trained to identify needs for protection and integrate such measurements in mental health and psychosocial support approaches
  7. Advocate for needs of mental health and psychosocial support activities and programmes Able to develop key messages for those affected by an emergency
  8. Able to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the communities and participate in relevant coordination bodies
  9. Knowledgeable of how to identify, train and support volunteers as well as how to build resilience in volunteers.

Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.All our trainings are planned and presented in collaboration with relief agencies and specialist organisations. Informal exchange of experience is a vital part of every course. Trainers with vast experience in relief work and humanitarian sector are a part of the training team.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of completion.

Tailor-Made

 

Tailor-Made Training

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@maarifaconsult.com / and cc    maarifaconsult@gmail.com

OR Call us on +256774361213

Fees & Payment

Fees Ugandans: UGX500000 International: USD200

Payment

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, Lunch & Breakfast. Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to training@maarifaconsult.com /or maarifaconsult@gmail.com

 

Bank Account can be Requested.