Next week: webinar International Society Traumatic Stress Studies on mental health support for people in / refugees from Ukraine. I will talk about multisectoral Mental Health & Psychosocial Support and how this must be integrated in humanitarian work. istss.org/meetings-event…

We used to “correct” kids who were left-handed - through violence, shame or “guidance” on how to be right handed. And so there seemed to be very few left handers. Then we stopped, & with no shaming there was a seemingly rapid rise. Then a plateau. This is a tweet about trans kids

A penny for Rwanda's thoughts

UNHCR strongly opposes externalization of asylum seekers to other countries. We urge Governments to refrain. People seeking safety and protection, who have few alternatives, should not be penalized.

A wee thread about a young boy and the tweet that got away. Feel free to RT. Three weeks ago my youngest, Gabriel 12, came home upset. His love of woodwork was not deemed cool, nor was only having 6 followers on his instagram. 1/15

The training of our research assistants in Arua are well on their way! This week we are reviewing qualitative and quantitative data collection methods through peer learning and role playing📄✏️🇺🇬

So privileged to be working with wonderful people on the CHANGE Project project in Uganda, aiming to support the #mentalhealth of South Sudanese #refugees. What better way is there than to connect through dance? #spreadinglove

This week has been busy with household recruitment and screening of participants in Rhino camp 🇺🇬 Our research assistants and facilitators are ready to bring CHANGE!🌻#MHPSS #Globalmentalhealth

Join us in our first panel discussion organised by MHPSS Research Network at LSHTM about #research priorities for #MHPSS with @bayardroberts Thurayya Zreik Alessandro Massazza *now at alemassazza.bsky.soci* and Phiona Koyiet. #mentalhealth

“Excess mortality in Gaza: Oct 7–26, 2023”: a new research letter by Zeina Jamaluddine and colleagues. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

👋 A huge welcome to our new Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM Co-Director Carine van der Boor joining @michellelokot & Neha Singh to lead the centre. 🎉 Find out more about Carine's research on mental health and displaced communities and her interests outside work 👉bit.ly/3SkGEHs

📢 Join us for our next seminar exploring the use of research implementation frameworks in #humanitarian crises. 📄🚑 🗓️ 27 February 2024 ⏲️ 17:45 - 19:30 UK time 📍LSHTM | online 🔗bit.ly/42GpveL

"Unseen and Unheard: Sudan's Neglected Health Crisis and Responders" Experts from Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM highlight the devastating impact the continued conflict in #Sudan is having on people's health and the failings of traditional health assistance models. 🔗bit.ly/442ormg

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we amplify voices from #Gaza, where the ongoing conflict has decimated healthcare services and devastated millions of lives. Read accounts from doctors & aid workers who continue their vital work under unimaginable conditions 👉bit.ly/46NjE9s