Mental Health and Human Rights Info (MHHRI)

In a world marked by conflict, displacement, and human rights violations, addressing the psychosocial well-being of affected individuals is important. Mental Health and Human Rights Info is dedicated to improving the mental health of those exposed to severe human rights abuses in war conflict and natural disasters. Visit our website 👉 www.mhhri.org

If you are in Arendal, Norway on Wednesday 14. August at 9, please join us for our event about children in war and conflict and why mental health is important to restore inner and outer peace. Link to the event here 👉https://lnkd.in/dxMd67ns

MHHRI acknowledge LGBTIQ lives and rights every day. Although there have been major advances for equal rights, many challenges remain. Visit our website, the thematic page on LGBTQ people. Find information on this topic and mental health 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmSWm7Ty

We had an awareness session focusing on supporting helpers working with boys and men exposed to sexual violence. A huge thank you goes out to Olga Acharadze the Association Norsk-ukrainsk hjelpeorganisasjon for inviting us. Special gratitude goes to Senior psychiatrist Doris Drews who generously shared her experience and knowledge. We are also grateful to Svitlana Bulkina and Kateryna Rodynenko for their translation skills. Heartfelt appreciation also goes to all the participants who traveled from different parts of Norway firstly to receive their certificates from VID and in addition to joining us and share their experiences. We're looking forward to continued cooperation. This training was part of a broader initiative by Mental Health and Human Rights Info in Oslo. It aimed to provide face-to-face certification training for Ukrainian psychologists and specialists working with #ukrainiansinnorway. The focus was on boys and men exposed to #sexualviolence in the context of war, which is especially important for the rebuilding of Ukraine. Our goal is to equip #ukrainian professionals with the skills needed to support and restore the mental health of their nation.

We are thankful to share some inspiring moments from our recent two-day training with Helen Christie, Anna Fedina, and all the amazing participants. We hope that this knowledge that we have disseminated will be useful in both Palestine and Ukraine in the coming years. If you’re interested in learning more about the Children and War Foundation, you can visit their page here 👉 www.childrenandwar.org Children and War Foundation, in collaboration with Mental Health and Human Rights Info, held a training is based on the Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) manual and is specifically designed for professionals working with children who speak Arabic and English. #ChildrenAndWar #MentalHealth #TeachingRecoveryTechniques #Palestine #Ukraine

The ongoing tragedies in #Palestine, #Sudan, #Yemen, and #Syria —marked by genocide, displacement, apartheid, ecocide, and violence — are affecting thousands of lives, particularly those of children and women. The lives and well-being of these individuals are under constant threat and destruction. The suffering endured by the people in these countries is immeasurable and grows more intense each day. Despite these extreme circumstances, we remain steadfast in our support for the affected populations, recognising the critical importance of mental health and psychosocial support. We firmly believe that peace and justice will ultimately prevail. 📌 Due to this, we have put together relevant resources and ideas in Arabic that may be useful in severe times of stress and unrest. 🤝 Please share this information with your colleagues, friends and family and send us your comments and recommendations on other useful resources to the following email: [email protected] #stopthegenocide #mentalhealthforall #psychologicalfirstaid

(Late) Eid-Al-Adha Mubarak to all our friends and colleagues.

📍 Onsite Training in Oslo! Children & War Foundation and Mental Health and Human Rights Info have four spots available for our two-day onsite training in Oslo. Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June from 09:30 am - 15:30pm, at the Human Rights House in Mariboesgate 13. The training is based on the Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) manual, and is specifically designed for those who are working with children and are Arabic and English speaking. The training will consist of the following ◼ Training in the TRT manual ◼ Practical role plays & trainer feedback ◼ Training on implementation planning ◼ Training on pre and post survey measures Requirements ◼ Participants must read through the TRT manual before the workshop starts on the 15th. Attendance on both days is essential. How to Apply ◼ If you are eligible and interested, please send us an email at [email protected] Download the manual here https://lnkd.in/dYCRHCCQ

Together with Norsk-ukrainsk hjelpeorganisasjon and representatives from various institutions working with Ukrainians in Norway, we met to assess what the different participants were doing to improve the situation of Ukrainian refugees in Norway, particularly concerning mental health. Additionally, we discussed how Ukrainian psychologists already in Norway could contribute to and relieve Norwegian health services while fulfilling their professional roles. We are excited to see what can come from this collaboration. Norwegian Psychological Association Norwegian Helsinki Committee Barnas Plattform Oslo kommune University of Oslo - Psykologisk institutt VID vitenskapelige høgskole Ukrainsk Forening Øst-Norge / Українська громада Східної Норвегії

As psychologists and mental health experts, we recognize our historical, social, and moral responsibility to advocate against injustice and suffering. Our profession places us in a unique position to be powerful voices within our communities, and it is our duty to humanity to use this influence. We urge you to take action, stay informed, and critically examine all forms of power that intentionally inflict extreme suffering on the people of Palestine. Our voice and expertise are crucial in this fight for justice. #stopthegenocide