Peter Ventevogel
@peterventevogel.bsky.social
Senior Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Specialist with UNHCR (UN refugee agency). Psychiatrist/ medical anthropologist / 23 yrs of experience in humanitarian settings. Views my own.
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Where does sport fit within mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)?
When designed and delivered with intention, it can play a meaningful role across the entire system of support.
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When designed and delivered with intention, it can play a meaningful role across the entire system of support.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Where does sport fit within mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS)?
When designed and delivered with intention, it can play a meaningful role across the entire system of support.
@gulsahkurt.bsky.social
@peterventevogel.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
When designed and delivered with intention, it can play a meaningful role across the entire system of support.
@gulsahkurt.bsky.social
@peterventevogel.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879. Happy birthday!!
He was also a refugee.
He was also a refugee.
March 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879. Happy birthday!!
He was also a refugee.
He was also a refugee.
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Physical activity as a missing link in MHPSS?
Thanks Intervention Journal for giving us the opportunity to provide background on a our recent field report from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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Thanks Intervention Journal for giving us the opportunity to provide background on a our recent field report from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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🌍 Could physical activity (PA) be the missing link in mental health support for displaced communities?
A recent study highlights the potential of physical…
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March 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Physical activity as a missing link in MHPSS?
Thanks Intervention Journal for giving us the opportunity to provide background on a our recent field report from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
@gulsahkurt.bsky.social
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@sportanddev.bsky.social
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Thanks Intervention Journal for giving us the opportunity to provide background on a our recent field report from Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
@gulsahkurt.bsky.social
@peterventevogel.bsky.social
@sportanddev.bsky.social
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A brief workshop on physical activity is acceptable, appropriate and feasible for #MHPSS workers.
Thanks to our colleagues from @unhcr.org in Bangladesh & the Olympic Refuge Foundation we were able to develop, conduct and evaluate this training program
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Thanks to our colleagues from @unhcr.org in Bangladesh & the Olympic Refuge Foundation we were able to develop, conduct and evaluate this training program
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February 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
A brief workshop on physical activity is acceptable, appropriate and feasible for #MHPSS workers.
Thanks to our colleagues from @unhcr.org in Bangladesh & the Olympic Refuge Foundation we were able to develop, conduct and evaluate this training program
journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
Thanks to our colleagues from @unhcr.org in Bangladesh & the Olympic Refuge Foundation we were able to develop, conduct and evaluate this training program
journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
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Meet Sarah, our #MHPSS Policy Officer at HealthNet TPO! She's enhancing #mentalhealth support in crisis-affected communities, she trained staff at #UNHCR refugee camps in Burundi and advocated for safety and dignity. Her work empowers local actors for #sustainable, community-driven MHPSS programmes.
February 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Meet Sarah, our #MHPSS Policy Officer at HealthNet TPO! She's enhancing #mentalhealth support in crisis-affected communities, she trained staff at #UNHCR refugee camps in Burundi and advocated for safety and dignity. Her work empowers local actors for #sustainable, community-driven MHPSS programmes.
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In Memoriam Bénédicte Duchesne.
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
In Memoriam Bénédicte Duchesne : Intervention Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas
An abstract is unavailable.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In Memoriam Bénédicte Duchesne.
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
In Memoriam Bénédicte Duchesne.
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
In Memoriam Bénédicte Duchesne : Intervention Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas
An abstract is unavailable.
journals.lww.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In Memoriam Bénédicte Duchesne.
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
Last summer, our wonderful colleague Bénédicte, Senior MHPSS Officer in UNHCR MENA Bureau passed away. We miss her dearly. With some of her friends and colleagues I wrote an obituary in 'Intervention' that you might appreciate. journals.lww.com/invn/fulltex...
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36% of Ukrainian refugee households in 10 countries have at least 1 member with mental health & psychosocial issues affecting daily functioning. Less than half of those with MHPSS issues sought support but those who received support had improved well-being. @unhcr.org
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NAVIGATING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING CHALLENGES FOR REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE - 2nd Edition
In 2024, to assess the health and mental health situation of Ukrainian refugees, their access to services, and the barriers they face across countries, Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) health and ...
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February 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
36% of Ukrainian refugee households in 10 countries have at least 1 member with mental health & psychosocial issues affecting daily functioning. Less than half of those with MHPSS issues sought support but those who received support had improved well-being. @unhcr.org
data.unhcr.org/en/documents...
data.unhcr.org/en/documents...
36% of Ukrainian refugee households in 10 countries have at least 1 member with mental health & psychosocial issues affecting daily functioning. Less than half of those with MHPSS issues sought support but those who received support had improved well-being. @unhcr.org
data.unhcr.org/en/documents...
data.unhcr.org/en/documents...
NAVIGATING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING CHALLENGES FOR REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE - 2nd Edition
In 2024, to assess the health and mental health situation of Ukrainian refugees, their access to services, and the barriers they face across countries, Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) health and ...
data.unhcr.org
February 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
36% of Ukrainian refugee households in 10 countries have at least 1 member with mental health & psychosocial issues affecting daily functioning. Less than half of those with MHPSS issues sought support but those who received support had improved well-being. @unhcr.org
data.unhcr.org/en/documents...
data.unhcr.org/en/documents...
Yesss, it is out, with some delay: the latest issue of Intervention, Journal for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict-affected Areas. Check it out!
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Current Issue : Intervention Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas
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February 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Yesss, it is out, with some delay: the latest issue of Intervention, Journal for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict-affected Areas. Check it out!
journals.lww.com/invn/pages/c...
journals.lww.com/invn/pages/c...
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It is indeed very sad, Peter. We will have to find other ways to support traumatised people and to strengthen their resilience!
February 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
It is indeed very sad, Peter. We will have to find other ways to support traumatised people and to strengthen their resilience!
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It makes me sad to see how high quality psychotherapeutic programmes had to stop overnight. I have seen the dedication & professionalism of the CVT work in Ethiopia, Uganda en Kenya and hope they can soon restart. Mental healthcare in postconflict zones is essential care. www.cvt.org/articles/whe...
When Life-Saving Psychosocial Care Programs are Forced to Stop Work
For 40 years the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) has supported survivors. Those who come to our clinics include people who suffered unspeakable horrors and lost everything, many because they oppos...
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February 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It makes me sad to see how high quality psychotherapeutic programmes had to stop overnight. I have seen the dedication & professionalism of the CVT work in Ethiopia, Uganda en Kenya and hope they can soon restart. Mental healthcare in postconflict zones is essential care. www.cvt.org/articles/whe...
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Global meeting of Country-Level MHPSS Technical Working Group Co-Chairs 2025 organised by IASC MHPSS Reference Group starts today in Addis Ababa.
February 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Global meeting of Country-Level MHPSS Technical Working Group Co-Chairs 2025 organised by IASC MHPSS Reference Group starts today in Addis Ababa.
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Important work on mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS) and peacebuilding in the African Great Lakes Region. I am happy to read that excellent experts such as Diogene Karangwa from Rwanda and Moses Mukasa Bwesige from Uganda are among the speakers.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
Experts call for greater focus on mental health support for vulnerable groups
Women, who often shoulder both individual and family responsibilities, such as caring for children, are especially vulnerable during times of crisis, said Dora Byamukama, a legal...
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February 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Important work on mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS) and peacebuilding in the African Great Lakes Region. I am happy to read that excellent experts such as Diogene Karangwa from Rwanda and Moses Mukasa Bwesige from Uganda are among the speakers.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
Important work on mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS) and peacebuilding in the African Great Lakes Region. I am happy to read that excellent experts such as Diogene Karangwa from Rwanda and Moses Mukasa Bwesige from Uganda are among the speakers.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
Experts call for greater focus on mental health support for vulnerable groups
Women, who often shoulder both individual and family responsibilities, such as caring for children, are especially vulnerable during times of crisis, said Dora Byamukama, a legal...
www.newtimes.co.rw
February 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Important work on mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS) and peacebuilding in the African Great Lakes Region. I am happy to read that excellent experts such as Diogene Karangwa from Rwanda and Moses Mukasa Bwesige from Uganda are among the speakers.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/2382...
It makes me sad to see how high quality psychotherapeutic programmes had to stop overnight. I have seen the dedication & professionalism of the CVT work in Ethiopia, Uganda en Kenya and hope they can soon restart. Mental healthcare in postconflict zones is essential care. www.cvt.org/articles/whe...
When Life-Saving Psychosocial Care Programs are Forced to Stop Work
For 40 years the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) has supported survivors. Those who come to our clinics include people who suffered unspeakable horrors and lost everything, many because they oppos...
www.cvt.org
February 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It makes me sad to see how high quality psychotherapeutic programmes had to stop overnight. I have seen the dedication & professionalism of the CVT work in Ethiopia, Uganda en Kenya and hope they can soon restart. Mental healthcare in postconflict zones is essential care. www.cvt.org/articles/whe...
Counselling offers Afghan women a safe space to share their mental health struggles.
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Counselling offers Afghan women a safe space to share their mental health struggles | UNHCR
In Afghanistan, increasing restrictions on women and girls, a worsening economy, and decades of conflict have contributed to a mental health crisis that is particularly impacting women.
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January 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Counselling offers Afghan women a safe space to share their mental health struggles.
@unhcr.org
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A data-driven look at how promoting employment fosters refugee mental health - UNHCR - goo.gl/alerts/RXgjVw #GoogleAlerts
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A data-driven look at how promoting employment fosters refugee mental health | UNHCR Blog
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January 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A data-driven look at how promoting employment fosters refugee mental health - UNHCR - goo.gl/alerts/RXgjVw #GoogleAlerts
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My good colleague Fahmy Hanna from WHO works tirelessly to improve mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of people in humanitarian crises. Read about him and his work and what drives him in this portrait in The Lancet Psychiatry
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Fahmy Hanna: a passion for equity
The fact that mental health was an overlooked and under-represented area of medicine
was exactly what drew Dr Fahmy Hanna to it. While speaking to The Lancet Psychiatry,
he said “I have a deep interes...
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January 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My good colleague Fahmy Hanna from WHO works tirelessly to improve mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of people in humanitarian crises. Read about him and his work and what drives him in this portrait in The Lancet Psychiatry
@who.int @mhpsshub.bsky.social
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We seek a consultant for a 3-month assessment in West Bank to determine needs of human rights defenders & civil society orgs. 10 years’ experience in int’l development, with focus on human rights, GBV, MHPSS, civil society & capacity development. Click to apply:
reliefweb.int/job/4125470/...
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January 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
We seek a consultant for a 3-month assessment in West Bank to determine needs of human rights defenders & civil society orgs. 10 years’ experience in int’l development, with focus on human rights, GBV, MHPSS, civil society & capacity development. Click to apply:
reliefweb.int/job/4125470/...
reliefweb.int/job/4125470/...
To learn more about the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on mental health and psychosocial support, see the dedicated webpage: www.unhcr.org/what-we-do/p...
Mental health and psychosocial support | UNHCR
Refugees face harsh conditions that can put their mental health under significant stress. UNHCR's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming builds the capacity of local health staff a...
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January 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
To learn more about the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on mental health and psychosocial support, see the dedicated webpage: www.unhcr.org/what-we-do/p...
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The Ukraine Situation Regional Refugee Response Plan 2025/26 describes what 266 organisations (UN, Red Cross, NGO's) supporting Ukrainian refugees in Europe want to do. Mental Health & Psychosocial Support is a priority and reflected throughout the plan! @unhcr.org
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
Regional Refugee Response Plan 2025-2026 | UNHCR Europe
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January 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Ukraine Situation Regional Refugee Response Plan 2025/26 describes what 266 organisations (UN, Red Cross, NGO's) supporting Ukrainian refugees in Europe want to do. Mental Health & Psychosocial Support is a priority and reflected throughout the plan! @unhcr.org
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
The Ukraine Situation Regional Refugee Response Plan 2025/26 describes what 266 organisations (UN, Red Cross, NGO's) supporting Ukrainian refugees in Europe want to do. Mental Health & Psychosocial Support is a priority and reflected throughout the plan! @unhcr.org
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
Regional Refugee Response Plan 2025-2026 | UNHCR Europe
www.unhcr.org
January 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Ukraine Situation Regional Refugee Response Plan 2025/26 describes what 266 organisations (UN, Red Cross, NGO's) supporting Ukrainian refugees in Europe want to do. Mental Health & Psychosocial Support is a priority and reflected throughout the plan! @unhcr.org
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
www.unhcr.org/europe/publi...
Congratulations dear friends in the RCRC Movement. May the new MHPSS Hub further strengthen the work on mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings.
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub is a reality❗
Effective January 1, 2025, the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support evolved into the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/EVd4Y
#MHPSS #MentalHealthMatters
Effective January 1, 2025, the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support evolved into the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/EVd4Y
#MHPSS #MentalHealthMatters
January 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations dear friends in the RCRC Movement. May the new MHPSS Hub further strengthen the work on mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings.
The new year starts with ongoing assaults on Gaza including on healthcare. This must stop. Please end the "blatant disregard of the right to health in Gaza".
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UN experts horrified at blatant disregard for health rights in Gaza following deadly raid on Kamal Adwan hospital
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, and the UN Special Rapporteur on the...
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January 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The new year starts with ongoing assaults on Gaza including on healthcare. This must stop. Please end the "blatant disregard of the right to health in Gaza".
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...