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