Resilience - Mandala Staff Support · 7. rooks, S., Dunn, R., Sage, ., Amlot, R., Greenberg, N., et...
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Aid Worker Wellbeing
REFERENCES 1. The Aid Worker Security Database (2017). Major attacks on aid workers: Summary Statistics (2006-2016). https://aidworkersecurity.org/incidents/report/summary 2. Cardozo, B., Crawford, C., Eriksson, C., Zhu, J., Sabin, M., et al (2012). Psychological Distress, Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout among International Humanitarian Aid Workers: A Longitudinal Study. Plos One, 7 (9), 1-13. 3. Connorton, E., Perry, M., Hemenway, D & Miller, M. (2012). Humanitarian Relief Workers and Trauma-related Mental Illness. Epidemiologic Review, 34, 145-155. 4. Young, Holly (2015). Guardian research suggests mental health crisis among aid workers. The Guardian. 23 November. 5. Phelps, A., Lloyd, D., Creamer, M. & Forbes, D. (2009). Caring for Carers in the Aftermath of Trauma. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 18(3), 313-330. 6. Burton, N., Pakenham, K. & Brown, W. (2010). Feasibility and effectiveness of psychosocial resilience training: a pilot study of the READY program. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 15(3): 266-277. 7. Brooks, S., Dunn, R., Sage, C., Amlot, R., Greenberg, N., et al (2015). Risk and resilience factors affecting the psychological wellbeing of individuals deployed in humanitarian relief roles after a disaster. Journal of Mental Health, 24(6): 385-413.
79%
85%
101 Humanitarian work can be dangerous
The number of aid workers killed in 2016 alone.
98 were injured and 89 were kidnapped.1
National staff are most affected
Percentage of 2016 victims who were national staff.1
With global complex emergencies and humanitarian crises rising, relief
workers are increasingly and continually exposed to trauma, both primary involving direct dangers to workers and secondary through exposure to others’ suffering.3
The psychological impact can be high
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Research has found that humanitarian aid workers are at increased risk of developing depression, anxiety, burnout and PTSD.2,3
” Percentage of aid workers who have self-reported experiencing mental health issues.4
Protective factors: what can help
Strong social support networks
Team spirit and camaraderie
Clear role definition and organisational support for
that role
Resilience
Resilience Resilience involves the “resourceful ability to bounce back from challenges through feelings of control, commitment, and the ability to view change as a challenge”5. Having a sense of meaning or purpose, focusing on positive emotions, developing active coping skills, and a flexible approach to problem solving are all factors that can help enable resilience.6 Aid organisations can help by proactively strengthening support and relationships between team members and managers.7
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