Mental Health Interventions in Disasters

Topic: 
Mental Health
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
30 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC

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Description: 

This presentation, offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, provides mental health professionals with a template for the central issues relevant to planning and execution of disaster interventions. It is part of the North Carolina Disaster Response Network Training series.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Distinguish between facts and myths of disaster mental health work
  • Understand fundamental guidelines of disaster response
  • Gain awareness of Psychological First Aid
  • Know the basic parameters of risk evaluation
  • Have an appreciation for sensitivity to vulnerable populations and special needs
PHEP Capabilities: 
Community Recovery