Heartbeat of Humanity
Heartbeat of Humanity is a podcast about mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The podcast is mainly for staff and volunteers in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially staff and volunteers working in mental health and psychosocial support services.
The podcast is produced by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub supporting the RCRC Movement by providing mental health, psychosocial support, and capacity-building initiatives. Hosted by the Danish Red Cross (DRC), the Hub is a collaborative partnership involving the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the DRC.
Podcasting since 2020 • 79 episodes
Heartbeat of Humanity
Latest Episodes
Moral Injury in the line of duty
On 3 September 2025 the docudrama the Voice of Hind Rajab had its world premiere during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The movie directed by Kaouther Ben Hania received 24 minutes of standing ovation and won the Gr...
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Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 3: CETA
When is a transdiagnostic approach the best route to quality mental health care in crisis affected context, and how does it work in practice?In this third episode, Sarah Harrison, Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub...
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Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 2: Child Friendly Spaces
Do Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) really improve children’s mental health?Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) are safe, structured places established quickly in emergencies where children can play, learn, and receive psychosocial support, to promot...
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Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 1: Self-Help Plus
How do we adapt an evidence-based mental health intervention for different communities in crisis-affected settings?In this first episode Sarah Harrison, Acting Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub, interviews Ken Car...
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