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This Guide aims to help orient people supporting the COVID-19 response to integrate psychosocial support skills into their daily work, thereby making a difference to the well-being of people they come into contact with during the pandemic. More specifically, the Guide is intended for health and social workers; emergency responders; people working in food stores, public transport, funeral parlours and pharmacies; employers and managers; and people who are providing support to vulnerable family members or members of their community. <\/p>\n
The illustrated chapters provide practical advice for taking care of one\u2019s own mental well-being, communicating with empathy, and helping people suffering from stress or severe distress. Case studies and tips to remember are included throughout. <\/p>\n
The Guide was developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee\u2019s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Reference Group, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings. \u00a0<\/p>\n
More than 200 people who have recovered from COVID-19 and emergency responders in 24 countries provided input to the document.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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