WHO Europe resources  

COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor 

The Health System Response Monitor (HSRM) has been designed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to collect and organize up-to-date information on how countries are responding to the crisis. It focuses primarily on the responses of health systems but also captures wider public health initiatives. This is a joint undertaking of the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the European Commission, and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies.  

 COUNTRIES (Select a country to access up-to-date information on health system responses and other public health initiatives related to the COVID-19 crisis)

 COMPARE COUNTRY RESPONSES (Select different countries and compare their responses to the COVID-19 crisis)

 IMPORTANT REFERENCES (Important links and articles related to the COVID-19 crisis)  

Find here the COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor 

More WHO Europe resources  

  Supporting older people during the COVID-19 pandemic is everyone’s business - WHO Europe – Health emergencies.

 Read statement and view video on section "Older aldults" 

WHO resources 

Launch of new Covid19 guide for youth - A new rapid-response guide for youth ages 8–17  

Source: here 

The guide, which is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aims to help young people understand the science and social science of COVID-19 as well as help them take actions to keep themselves, their families and communities safe.

The guide is free, will be available to youth in more than 15 languages, particularly African and Asian languages, and can be found here 

The guide includes updated research, activities, quotes from scientists and frontline public health officials, and physical and emotional safety tips on COVID-19. It also integrates inquiry-based science education with social and emotional learning and civic engagement.

More WHO resources   

 'COVID-19 and violence against women ’ . WHO – Advocacy.   

 ‘What can you do to fight stigma associated with COVID19?’. WHO – Advice for public 

 ‘Preparedness, prevention and control of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for refugees and migrants in non-camp settings – Interim guidance’ . WHO – Emergencies)

 ‘COVID-19: How to include marginalized and vulnerable people in risk communication and community engagement’?'. WHO – Emergencies 

 see section 'Support for professionals - Human Rights and Psychology'   

(Click to view resources)

 'Doing What Matters in Times of Stress '
An Illustrated Guide
April 29, 2020
Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide is a stress management guide for coping with adversity. The guide aims to equip people with practical skills to help cope with stress. A few minutes each day are enough to practice the self-help techniques. The guide can be used alone or with the accompanying audio exercises.
Download guide here 

 Risk Communication Package for Healthcare Facilities  

 Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 outbreak 

 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters 

 'My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19! '
Produced through a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector as part of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings co-chaired by WHO 
All languages versions   

Parenting in the time of COVID-19

WHO – Advocacy

To help parents interact constructively with their children during this time of confinement, these six one-page tips for parents cover planning one-on-one time, staying positive, creating a daily routine, avoiding bad behaviour, managing stress, and talking about COVID-19.

Read more and download multilingual resources here 

WHO resources 

Basic Psychosocial Skills: A guide for COVID-19 Responders

June 1,2020

This Guide aims to help orient people supporting the COVID-19 response to integrate psychosocial support skills into their daily work, thereby making a difference to the well-being of people they come into contact with during the pandemic. More specifically, the Guide is intended for health and social workers; emergency responders; people working in food stores, public transport, funeral parlours and pharmacies; employers and managers; and people who are providing support to vulnerable family members or members of their community.

The illustrated chapters provide practical advice for taking care of one’s own mental well-being, communicating with empathy, and helping people suffering from stress or severe distress. Case studies and tips to remember are included throughout.

Guide can be downloaded from WHO website here 

This report presents the findings of the Living, working and COVID-19 e-survey, carried out by Eurofound to capture the far-reaching implications of the pandemic for the way people live and work across Europe. The survey was fielded online, among respondents who were reached via Eurofound’s stakeholders and social media advertising. Two rounds of the e-survey have been carried out to date: one in April, when most Member States were in lockdown, and one in July, when society and economies were slowly re-opening.

The findings of the e-survey from the first round reflected widespread emotional distress, financial concern and low levels of trust in institutions. Levels of concern abated somewhat in the second round, particularly among groups of respondents who were benefiting from support measures implemented during the pandemic. At the same time, the results underline stark differences between countries and between socioeconomic groups that point to growing inequalities.

The results confirm the upsurge in teleworking across all countries during the COVID-19 pandemic that has been documented elsewhere, and the report explores what this means for work–life balance and elements of job quality.

Report can be downloaded here 

ECDC - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - resources

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 Online micro learning activities on non-pharmaceutical countermeasures in relation to COVID-19  

 COVID-19 section 

ECDC - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - resources

Contact tracing; Public health management of persons, including healthcare workers – like psychologists - having had contact with COVID-19 cases in the EU

  Technical report :
 this document aims to help EU/EEA public health authorities in the tracing and management of persons, including healthcare workers, who had contact with COVID-19 cases. It outlines the key steps of contact tracing, including contact identification, listing and follow-up, in the context of the COVID-19 response. View document here 

 Infographic:
COVID-19 contact tracing is a core public health response to COVID-19. Other measures include active case finding or physical distancing. View poster here 