Articles for the Topic "Disaster Preparedness and Relief"

A guide to managing stress in crisis response professions

2010-10-01T11:37:21

This guide provides a framework for stress management strategies for crisis response workers and managers. These strategies are sufficiently broad so that individuals and groups can select those that best fit their needs and circumstances.

Building Bridges: Mental health consumers and representatives of the disaster response community in dialogue

2009-07-15T06:34:08

This report is based on a meeting held between service providers and consumer leaders from metropolitan areas such as New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC. Peer support is a particular focus of the discussion.

Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs

2010-10-05T03:36:17

The purpose of this guide is to assist States and communities in planning, designing, and implementing culturally competent disaster mental health services for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters of all scales. Historical examples are used to illustrate key concepts.

Disaster Events and Services for Persons With Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders

2013-05-18T10:55:37

This fact sheet outlines the basic needs of people with co-occurring disorders in the aftermath of a disaster, providing information for health care providers, family members and other supporters, and human services agencies.

Key Concepts in Disaster Mental Health

2009-07-15T12:46:59

In this video, mental health experts discuss the effects of disasters on individual and community mental health and identify issues related to short- and long-term treatment and recovery. The intended audience is first responders and relief workers. The video is linked to a simultaneous slide presentation.

Managing Your Stress in Crisis Response Work

2009-07-15T12:47:40

The presenters in this video discuss self-care and stress management strategies for first responders, during and after a crisis. The video is linked to a simultaneous slide presentation.

Risk Factors for Adolescent Alcohol Use Following a Natural Disaster

2010-07-13T02:39:33

A study of adolescents in counties affected by 1998 tornadoes in Minnesota revealed factors that predicted binge drinking. Factors included older age, prior alcohol use, and past trauma.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s disaster relief information

2009-07-15T12:46:18

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information about short-term and long-term supports for people who have been affected by disasters, as well as links to information about disaster preparedness and relief.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center

2010-10-19T11:54:04

The Disaster Technical Assistance Center is SAMHSA’s primary source of information about disaster preparedness and disaster relief.

Swept Away: Use of General Medical and Mental Health Services Among Veterans Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

2010-10-19T11:57:34

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, fewer veterans used Department of Veterans Affairs-provided mental health and substance abuse services. The suggested reason for this decline is service disruption.

The Impact of Disasters and Their Aftermath on Mental Health

2013-05-18T10:55:37

This article presents interviews with health care providers and officials involved in the response to Hurricane Katrina. Topics include the public health response to disasters and the mental health impact on individuals and families.

Use of Mental Health Services Among Disaster Survivors

2013-05-18T10:55:37

This article reviews research about mental health service use after natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Despite an increase in psychiatric problems, service utilization is low, even among those who had been receiving treatment before the disaster. Although most disasters occur in developing nations, most utilization data are associated with the September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and a fireworks incident in the Netherlands.

When the Levee Breaks: Treating Adolescents and Families in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

2013-05-18T10:55:37

This article examines post disaster services provided to families and adolescents, noting that services do not typically address the risk of co-occurring disorders. The authors propose an intervention based on Multidimensional Family Therapy, an evidence-based practice.