Promoting health in the crisis: Focus on mental health and psychosocial well-being
The COVID-19 outbreak is an unique and unprecedented scenario for many healthcare workers and those responsible in health care facilities. The outbreak of the coronavirus may cause feelings of anxiety and distress amongst all of us, but especially amongst people affected by the virus or people who are at higher risk.
Creating a health promoting environment during this time is a major challenge. At the same time this task is more important than ever. Mental health and psychosocial conditions play a substantial role in promoting health. We would like to give support by ensuring good communication and prepare effective interventions.
Usage and translation of the information sheets
We have provided some information sheets on mental health and psychosocial well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). The original document is linked here.
Use the information sheets for your staff and the patients you are treating. You can distribute them in digital form and in printed form. Do also use the note field on the sheets to e.g. note a contact person.
Click below to download the information sheets in English:
WHO messages for healthcare workers →
WHO messages for team leaders or managers in health facilities →
WHO messages for people at risk and persons in isolation →
WHO messages for carer of children →
WHO messages for the general population →
Thanks to a member in Taiwan, we are able to provide translations of these information sheets in Mandarin:
WHO messages for healthcare workers in Mandarin →
WHO messages for team leaders or managers in health facilities in Mandarin →
WHO messages for people at risk and persons in isolation in Mandarin →
WHO messages for carer of children in Mandarin →
WHO messages for the general population in Mandarin →
The Japan HPH Network has provided us with translations in Japanese:
WHO messages for healthcare workers in Japanese→
WHO messages for team leaders or managers in health facilities in Japanese →
WHO messages for people at risk and persons in isolation in Japanese→
WHO messages for carer of children in Japanese →
WHO messages for the general population in Japanese →
The HPH Network of Friuli Venezia Giulia has provided us with translations in Italian:
WHO messages for healthcare workers in Italian→
WHO messages for team leaders or managers in health facilities in Italian→
WHO messages for people at risk and persons in isolation in Italian→
Usage and translation of the information sheets
The use of the information sheets provided is open to all hospitals, healthcare and rehabilitation facilities, medical practices and services for out-patients – regardless of an HPH membership. If you would like to join our network click here!
We welcome any translation of the information sheets into local language. If you wish to have it in the official HPH design you can send the translated text to info@hphnet.org and we will send you back the HPH version. Please note that translations provided on this website were submitted voluntarily and we cannot guarantee their accuracy.
Looking for information on COVID-19 vaccines?
Information on the available COVID-19 vaccines is dynamic! We recommend you stay up-to-date by checking the following pages published by the World Health Organization:
COVAX: Working for global equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
includes links to information on country readiness, generating acceptance and demand
All WHO COVID-19 resources can be found here
More useful resources on the COVID-19 outbreak
Examples are attached of generic COVID-19 health information leaflets. These focus on actions to take during the pandemic. They were prepared by Harvard University in the USA for different target groups (in 30 languages). Recommendations for action may not be applicable in your country so please check and adapt the leaflets as needed! Please click here to view the leaflets.
For information about person-centered care during the pandemic we recommend the tools and resources provided by Planetree International. Find these tools and resources here.
The International Centre for Migration, Health, and Development has provided us with information sheets on supporting migrants , midwives, and those in community quaratine.