Psychology, trauma, and staff wellness in humanitarian action

Publication language
English
Date published
30 Jul 2015
Type
Audio-visual material
Keywords
Health, Psychosocial support, Organisational
Organisations
Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)

In its third Online Learning Session on Trends and Challenges of Humanitarian Action, Professor Alastair Ager gave a presentation on psychology, trauma, and staff wellness in humanitarian action. This session focused on the following:

  • Stressors in humanitarian work and their effects.
  • Organizational factors influencing the impact of stressors.
  • The effect of anxiety and burnout on humanitarian effectiveness.
  • The differences between local and international staff in terms of stressors faced in their work.