Here are some resources for the humanitarian aid worker.
Humanitarians.
Books
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The Vulnerable Humanitarian: Ending Burnout Culture in the Humanitarian Sector by Gemma Houldey. A thoughtful look at the cultural contributions to burnout.
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The Idealists Survival Kit: 75 Ways To Avoid Burnout, by Alessandra Pigni. This book explores her experience as a humanitarian in relation to burnout and stress.
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An autobiographical account of humanitarian life by Alexander Jessica, giving a sense of the shared struggles of humanitarians.
Websites
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Mental health resources and blogs for humanitarians.
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Resources and research on humanitarian wellbeing.
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IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings (2007). See page 50 titled “Prevent and manage problems in mental health and psychosocial well-being among staff and volunteers.” Action Sheet 4.4
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People In Aid (2003) is a document that shares a “Code of good practice in the management and support of aid personnel.”