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Reflecting on the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on global MHPSS practice

Reflecting on the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on global MHPSS practice

Update: 2024-12-03

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In this episode, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks with Professor Emeritus Mike Wessells from Columbia University about developments in MHPSS programming and practice following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamis, including the development of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings.

This is the third episode in a four-part series of Heartbeat of Humanity reflecting on the impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:
IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings

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Reflecting on the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on global MHPSS practice

Reflecting on the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on global MHPSS practice

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