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Psychological and Social Consequences of Emergencies: Resources


Some of the resources on this page are for local health administrators and healthcare professionals. Resources that may also be useful for the general public are noted.

 

 

Disaster Mental Health Resources
disaster mental health resources for the general public, health professionals, first responders, and others from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Tips for talking about traumatic events
For parents, teachers and emergency response workers from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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A guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Situations
 For agencies and workers involved in crisis response from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Fostering resilience in response to terrorism among primary care providers – A factsheet from the American Psychological Association.

Helping Survivors in the Wake of Disaster – A fact sheet from the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Mental health for care givers and emergency personnel – A listing of peer-reviewed journal articles on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Web site.

Disaster Technical Assistance Center -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Web site.

Featured training
Disaster Behavioral Health--an online course for mental health, social work, medical, public health and emergency response professionals and others. The course outlines the psychosocial phases of a community-wide disaster and explains common behavioral responses. Mental health risks faced by victims and rescue personnel after a disaster, and signs that might indicate the need for a psychological evaluation are discussed. The course addresses the local preparedness role in public mental health emergencies using Washington State's agencies and preliminary plans as a case study.
From the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice.

More information

Prepare.org
for the general public from the American Red Cross

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