Training on Community-based MHPSS during Emergencies and Displacement

Programme Overview

Community is a cornerstone of mental health. Armed conflicts, natural disasters, forced migration, and displacement are not only disruptive to individuals, but result in shared injuries to social ecology that call for collective responses. Community based MHPSS suggests that communities can well become the drivers of their own change, and thus should meaningfully be involved in recovery responses.

This training programme has exclusively been developed by Risalat to help communities foster cohesion, promote recovery, and contribute to their own resilience in the aftermath of crises and disasters. The programme views community based MHPSS as an integral part of humanitarian response in addressing the psychosocial effects of trauma of crisis-affected populations.

Target Audience

This Community based MHPSS Training would benefit a diverse range of individuals and groups within communities who are likely to engage in providing support to affected populations. These may include:

• Community health workers
• Community leaders and volunteers
• Humanitarian practitioners
• Members of NGOs operating in crisis environments
• Local government officials
• Social workers and psychologists
• Youth groups
• Members of CSOs/CBOs

Programme Objectives

This programme is aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively support the mental health and psychosocial well-being of individuals and communities in times of crisis or adversity. Upon the successful completion of this programme, its delegates are expected to:

• Comprehend common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as the social determinants of mental health.
• Analyze protective factors, risk factors, and common signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
• Develop skills for providing psychosocial support to individuals and groups affected by crises or traumatic events including active listening, empathetic communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Engage with and mobilize community resources, strengths, and networks to promote mental health and psychosocial well-being.
• Foster partnerships with local organizations, leaders, and stakeholders to develop community-driven responses to mental health challenges.
• Understand self-care strategies and how to build personal resilience to cope with emotional challenges.

Programme Contents

Programme Methodology

This Community based MHPSS Training is a highly interactive programme. It combines proven adult learning tools and techniques. Open presentations are complemented by group assignments, case studies, role plays, scenario analysis, and panel discussions.

Course Deliverables

Participants will enjoy a full-service experience that covers everything needed before, during, and after the programme:

Before the Programme

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast for the full duration
• Welcome Dinner for networking and connecting with fellow Participants & the Risalat Team
• Risalat Training Kit, including: bag, water bottle, coffee mug, t-shirt, cap, passport cover, pens, notebook, magnet, keychain
• Lunch Provided Daily during training days
• Comprehensive Course Manual & Training Materials
• Project-Based Templates, Tools, and Worksheets
• Mini Pad / Tablet for convenient access to digital resources
• Digital Case Studies, Reading Packs & Reference Materials
• Access to Sample Datasets & Practical Exercises
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Complimentary Refreshments & Full Training Venue Facilities
• Access to Online Learning Resources
• Entertaining City Tour
• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award

After the Programme

• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report