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Mental Health
Psychosocial Support
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
Humanitarian Work
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Sport Coach Plus Initiative
Moral Injury
Ambiguous Loss
Supportive Supervision
Natural Hazards
Children
Disaster Resilience
Trauma-Informed Care
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
Displacement
Child-Friendly Spaces
Climate Crisis
Red Cross
Self-Help Plus

Heartbeat of Humanity is a podcast about mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The podcast is mainly for staff and volunteers in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially staff and volunteers working in mental health and psychosocial support services.

The podcast is produced by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub supporting the RCRC Movement by providing mental health,... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes87Founded6 years ago
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Responders, representing relevant authorities and humanitarian actors, rely on online communication during and after disasters and emergencies - both as a tool to reach exposed populations, to organize and coordinate responses and to mobilize resourc... more

In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, host Ahlem Cheffi is joined from Damascus by Dr. Faiza Alabdullah, Head of Psychosocial Support, Protection, and Community Services at the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC). Together, they explore how community... more

Dans cet épisode de Heartbeat of Humanity, le podcast du Mouvement Croix-Rouge Croissant-Rouge dédié à la santé mentale et au soutien psychosocial (SMSPS), nous explorons le contexte de crises et de conflits au Niger et leurs impacts psychosociaux su... more

Dans cet épisode du podcast Heartbeat of Humanity, Ahlem Cheffi, spécialiste SMSPS du Centre du Mouvement de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge pour la Santé Mentale et le Soutien Psychosocial, échange avec le Dr Fabrice Ouédraogo et Yahaya Diallo ... more

This episode focuses on the potential of sports in supporting inclusion and mental health.  Khalida Popal is an award-winning Afghan football pioneer and activist and the founder of the Girl Power organisation. 

Khalida joined us for a training in C... more

“Too far, too fast?”

In this sixth episode, Sarah Harrison, Director of the MHPSS Hub, and Dan Amias, Senior Innovation Learning Adviser at Elrha, speaks with Mercy Githara, MHPSS Manager at the Kenya Red Cross Society, and Anne de Graaf, Technical ... more

Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 5: EASE

“What matters to young people? Climate, jobs, and mental health.”

Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions (EASE) is an evidence-based group intervention that helps... more

Tackling the complex issue of perinatal mental health. 

Thinking Healthy (TH), a brief psychological intervention that can be delivered by trained and supervised community health care workers. It uses simple cognitive behavioral techniques to provid... more

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Yasin Duman
Head Research Specialist
Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub
Episode: Mental health and online hate speech and prejudice after disasters
Shona Whitton
Head of the MHPSS Technical Team
Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub
Episode: Mental health and online hate speech and prejudice after disasters
Dr. Faiza Abdullah
Leader within the Syrian Arab Red Crescent focused on social and psychosocial protection programs
Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC)
Episode: Supporting healing and protection in protracted Crises: The Syrian experience
Mostapha Alhaj Mostafa
National Head of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Nigerien Red Cross
Croix-Rouge Nigérienne (Nigerien Red Cross)
Episode: Crises, migration et santé mentale et soutien psychosocial – Coordination et rôle clé de la Croix-Rouge Nigérienne et de ses partenaires
Olivier Mugwaneza
Programme Manager and Technical Advisor in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Danish Red Cross in Niger
Danish Red Cross
Episode: Crises, migration et santé mentale et soutien psychosocial – Coordination et rôle clé de la Croix-Rouge Nigérienne et de ses partenaires
Fabrice Ouédraogo
Coordinateur santé nutrition
Croix-Rouge Burkina Faso Red Cross
Episode: Soins de santé mentale communautaires en Afrique : Renforcer les communautés et les systèmes
Yahaya Diallo
Chargé de programme santé mentale et soutien psychosocial
Croix-Rouge Burkina Faso Red Cross
Episode: Soins de santé mentale communautaires en Afrique : Renforcer les communautés et les systèmes
Hema Lacina
Déléguée santé mentale soutien psychosocial de la Croix-Rouge danoise au Mali
Danish Red Cross
Episode: Soins de santé mentale communautaires en Afrique : Renforcer les communautés et les systèmes
Khalida Popal
Founder, Girl Power organization
Girl Power
Episode: Sports with Social Impact: Girl Power

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Sarah Harrison
Director at the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Hub; Host and facilitator of episodes focusing on MHPSS interventions in crisis settings.

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Soins de santé mentale communautaires en Afrique : Renforcer les communautés et les systèmes
Q: Dr. Fabrice, quelles opportunités concrètes cette formation régionale ouvre-t-elle pour ta société nationale ?
Elle renforcera les capacités, favorisera la collaboration entre acteurs et aidera à intégrer la santé mentale dans les programmes existants; elle vise à combler le gap entre les besoins et les services disponibles en mobilisant les communautés.
Mental health and online hate speech and prejudice after disasters
Q: Can you give concrete examples of targeting after disasters and how these affect mental health?
There are documented cases from Turkey after the earthquake where misinformation blamed Syrian asylum seekers, leading to social tension; such harassment online and threats to staff show how targeted hate can undermine humanitarian efforts and affect mental health and service access.
Mental health and online hate speech and prejudice after disasters
Q: What can our listeners across the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement do to be part of the solution?
Implement anticipatory monitoring, train field staff in information literacy and psychological first aid, and use counter-narrative design to highlight positive intergroup cooperation, while ensuring transparent information sharing so communities trust the information they receive.
Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 5: EASE
Q: Welcome, Zeinab and Mark, could you briefly explain the EASE intervention to our listeners?
EASE stands for Early Adolescent Skills for Emotions; it is a brief, structured psychological intervention for 10- to 15-year-olds to learn evidence-based strategies for managing big emotions, delivered in seven youth sessions plus three caregiver sessions, with a focus on practical tools and relatable storytelling.
Sports with Social Impact: Girl Power
Q: How do you see the role of sports in inclusion and mental well-being, particularly based on your lived experience as a refugee?
She explains that sport creates joy, unity, and a sense of belonging, helping participants overcome trauma, find voice, and build a supportive community that supports education and personal development.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbeat of Humanity

What is Heartbeat of Humanity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused look at mental health and psychosocial support in crisis and humanitarian settings, with episodes unpacking evidence-based interventions, implementation challenges, and practical lessons from field contexts. Topics frequently center on scaling and adapting programs like Self-Help Plus, the Common Elements Treatment Approach, and Child-Friendly Spaces, while exploring the human dimensions of humanitarian work—moral injury, staff resilience, and community involvement. The show often features practitioners, researchers, and regional leads from major humanitarian networks, highlighting regional trainings, cross-organizational collaboration, and the importance of culturally relevant, trauma-informed approaches. It's likely to appeal to... more

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2. Shona Whitton
3. Dr. Faiza Abdullah
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5. Olivier Mugwaneza
6. Fabrice Ouédraogo
7. Yahaya Diallo
8. Hema Lacina

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