Integrative Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Before, During and After Emergencies Course
December 06, 2025 10:00-14:00
Womens Wellness Institute
Building a global network of MHPSS Practitioners!
http://www.womenswellness.global
Location
Virtual
Contact Information
Dr. Carol Labor
718-974-7673
drcarol@womenswellness.global
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22609: 8.00 hour(s)
Description
This intensive 8-hour professional development course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) systems and interventions before, during, and after emergencies. Grounded in the WHO MHPSS Framework and aligned with IASC Guidelines, the training strengthens participants` ability to design, implement, and coordinate holistic, context-sensitive, and trauma-informed MHPSS responses across multisectoral professionals.
Agenda/Additional Information
Day 1 - Foundations & Building the Plan (4 hours)
9:00-9:10 - Welcome, objectives, and pre-assessment
9:10-9:35 - MHPSS: scope, terms, and systems
9:35-10:05 - WHO MHPSS Framework: layers of support and service mapping
10:05-10:30 - Mental Health in public health and multisectoral contexts
10:30-10:45 - Break
10:45-11:10 - Trauma: acute, chronic, and complex; protection links
11:10-11:45 - MHPSS Interventions: evidence-informed interventions across the pyramid
11:45-12:50 - Experiential
Presenters
Dr. Carol Labor
Target Audience(s)
Emergency Medical Responder
Epidemiologist
Health Educator
Health Officer
MRC Volunteer
Public Health Planner
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Animal Control Officer
Nurse
Registrar/Clerk
Physician
Other
Public Health Professionals, SHRM Professionals, CHES/MCHES Professionals
Course Fee
$ 200.00