Browsing by Author "Malinen S"

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    Supporting community recovery: COVID-19 and beyond
    (Massey University, 2021-06-30) MacDonald C; Mooney M; Johnston D; Becker J; Blake D; Mitchell J; Malinen S; Naswall K
    The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, the long-term effects which are still unknown. It is clear, however that successful recovery will require strong community mobilisation, engagement and participation. Recovery is about regeneration, building back smarter and better following a disaster event, while providing opportunities to contribute to a more resilient and sustainable community for the future. Successful recovery recognises that both communities and individuals have a range of complex and interrelated recovery needs. These can be addressed within a holistic framework emphasising seven ‘community capitals’ (natural, social, financial, cultural, political, built and human). This summary document is provided for further discussion and to support agencies in their recovery planning and actions in the current COVID crisis as well as other disasters.
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    Updated psychosocial support: Evidence base in the COVID-19 context
    (Massey University, 2021-06-30) Mooney M; MacDonald C; Becker J; Blake D; Gibbs L; Johnston D; Malinen S; Naswall K; Tassell-Matamua N; Alefaio S
    This report summarises the emerging evidence base for psychosocial impacts and psychosocial support interventions in the COVID-19 pandemic in the following areas: The psychosocial and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to date The evidence base for the effectiveness of psychosocial support services in the response and recovery to COVID-19 in supporting individual and community adaptation and well-being A brief overview of psychosocial interventions related to COVID-19 pertinent to the Aotearoa New Zealand context. Emerging impacts from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic include impacts to physical and mental health, exacerbation of disparities, secondary impacts from public health measures (e.g. social distancing), and negative economic consequences. Several groups appear to be more at risk. Evidence suggests that ensuing psychosocial needs are immediate and are likely to continue long term. Psychosocial recovery plans and interventions need, as much as possible, to be evidence informed, flexible enough to stay relevant to the evolving context, address disparities, and adapt to and reflect different cultural and community contexts