Disaster Behavioral Health

Topic: 
Mental Health
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
30 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC
Bundles: 
Mental Health in Public Health Emergencies
Community Recovery
Medical Surge

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Description: 

This module offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is part of a training series for local public health preparedness staff. It defines disaster behavioral health as it relates to public health preparedness. Topics addressed include: the role of disaster behavioral health providers, signs and symptoms of stress, self-care, and planning for behavioral health in disaster preparedness.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Describe behavioral health as it relates to public health preparedness
  • Explain the role of behavioral health providers
  • Identify signs and symptoms of stress in disaster situations
  • Discuss the importance of self care
  • Discuss planning for behavioral health in threat preparedness
PHEP Capabilities: 
Community Preparedness
Community Recovery
Responder Safety and Health