Connecting
Connect with practitioners, policymakers and researchers from more than 100 countries worldwide, including members from low, middle income and crisis-affected countries with the aim for peer support and professional engagement.
Sharing
Share, review and access resources such as training materials, field reports, guidelines and case studies, to support design, implementation and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial programmes in adverse and emergency situations.
Learning
Engage with other members through opportunities for knowledge exchange and learning, such as webinars, and explore updated information about available online or field level trainings, courses and certification opportunities.

What we do

We are a hosted online platform that enables members to share resources, join groups and interact with others, based on their work and interests. The platform also plays an important role in mobilizing capacities, resources and supporting coordination around MHPSS response during emergencies. Recognizing that technology alone is not always sufficient to enable exchange or grow communities of practice, the network’s team of online hosts supports members in using the site and in helping members connect with others across the network.

Groups

Create and access groups relating to current emergencies and issues of thematic interest within the scope of mental health, psychosocial support and cross sectoral programming such as child protection and gender based violence.

Resources

Access and share resources like training manuals and materials, field reports, guidelines and case studies, to inform best practice, provide or design trainings, monitor and evaluate MHPSS activities, and support service delivery in the field.

Hosts and Members

Meet practitioners, policymakers and researchers who join MHPSS.net from across the world for professional exchange and support from their peers. Members are supported by online Hosts to ensure the availability of key resources and activate the membership to respond to issues and themes in their localities.

Webinars

Connect to diverse groups of field experts, frontline service providers, and researchers, through webinars that facilitate sharing of knowledge and experiences across a global field on topics that are informed by your needs as a member of the online MHPSS.net community.

Communities of Practice

Join one of several community of practice spaces on the site, established for members with shared concerns in the broad MHPSS field to exchange information, share new materials, and acquire practical advice and guidance from each other.

Emergency Toolkits

Explore the network’s MHPSS Emergency Toolkits, accessible to members and containing the essential guidance, information and tools to enable them to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Vacancies

Access or submit vacancy listings from organizations recruiting for positions in the MHPSS sector and related fields across the world.

Latest Resources

Here are some of the key resources our members are reading:

Community-based Psychosocial Support Training Manual for Staff an...

A training manual for delivering 4 days of training on Community Based Psychosocial Support (CBPSS). This manual was written as a guide to support Yemen Re...
Downloaded: 9 times | Published on: Nov 19, 2024 | Download resource

Sugira Muryango Summary of Evidence...

Sugira Muryango - Summary of Evidence...
Uploaded by: valeflorez in Psychological Interventions group
Downloaded: 0 times | Published on: Nov 18, 2024 | Download resource

Connecting Shelter and MHPSS: A guidance paper (August 2024)...

In 2024, nearly 300 million people around the world will need humanitarian assistance and protection, due to conflicts, climate emergencies and other drive...
Uploaded by: valeflorez in MHPSS for People on the Move group
Downloaded: 8 times | Published on: Nov 18, 2024 | Download resource

mhGAP Community Toolkit: Field Test Version...

This toolkit has been developed as part of WHO’s mental health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), which aims to ensure that people with mental health conditions...
Downloaded: 20 times | Published on: Nov 18, 2024 | Download resource

Community-Based Mental Health: A Training Guide for Community Pro...

This training manual provides guidance to programme managers and community providers on how to build the capacities of community health workers and volunte...
Downloaded: 26 times | Published on: Nov 18, 2024 | Download resource

Updates

Here are some highlights of the events, resources, and news recently shared within the MHPSS.net community:

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Hosted Network

If you need assistance with getting the most out of MHPSS.net, we’re here to help! Meet our team of Network and Global hosts.

Valeria Florez

Programme Officer

Location: Peru

Hi, I am Valeria. I support MHPSS.net’s online Spanish and Portuguese community spaces, curate our MHPSS toolkits, and help implement our different initiatives. Do please feel free to contact me if you need assistance!

Tashiya De Mel

Tashiya De Mel

ICT Advisor and Communications Strategist

Location: Sri Lanka

Hi I’m Tashiya. I support MHPSS.net with the platform’s communications and ongoing development of the website and its functions. Please get in touch if you have any feedback or comments on either of these areas!

Shilpa Samaratunge

Shilpa Samaratunge

Network Host

Location: Sri Lanka

Hi, I’m Shilpa. I am here to help you navigate the site, upload posts or vacancies, help with technical issues, assist you with problems logging in or answer any questions you may have in relation to the newsletter. I am here to help!

Marcio Gagliato

Co-Director (Operations)

Location: Brazil

Hi, I am Marcio! I am responsible for MHPSS’s support & coordination, partnerships, advocacy and mapping in emergencies, both remotely and through field deployments. I also manage the MHPSS.net webinar series and field guidance materials. Welcome to our MHPSS community!

Ananda Galappatti

Ananda Galappatti

Co-Director (Strategy)

Location: Sri Lanka

Hello, I’m Ananda. I work with the MHPSS.net Team and Advisory Board to ensure that this platform remains relevant and useful to our colleagues in the field. Contact me about inquiries about collaboration or feedback on what we could do better!

Ana Molina

Programme Assistent

Location: Brazil

Hi, I am Ana. I support MHPSS.net's online Portuguese-speaking community, help build the MHPSS toolkits and contribute to implementing the network's initiatives. I welcome all of you personally to our growing community!