461: Supporting Your Nonprofit Team's Mental Health with Weanne Estrada

Mental health support needs a place in the everyday work of a nonprofit. Regular check-ins and clear ways to get help give staff support they can turn to while doing demanding work.

Sarah talks with Weanne Estrada, a mental health specialist at ADRA who supports people working in humanitarian settings. Together, they explore what nonprofit leaders can learn from supporting staff before, during, and after emergency deployments, including the everyday moments of connection that staff said mattered to them.

In This Episode, You'll Learn Why Weanne sees mental health support as essential to effective humanitarian aid.

How psychological first aid uses three steps: look, listen, and link.

What deployed staff said about shared meals, walks, and manager check-ins.

Why staff valued knowing counseling was available, even when they didn't use it.

How stories of recovery and resilience can support the people doing the work.

Who This Episode Is For Nonprofit leaders who want to make mental health support a regular part of work.

Teams looking for practical ways to respond when a colleague is struggling.

Leaders who want to support staff carrying the emotional weight of helping others.

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