Disaster Response

Disaster Preparedness & Response Resources

Resources for psychiatrists for their roles in responding to disasters and mass traumas. Psychiatrists provide valuable medical experience and expertise for preparing and responding to disasters and mass traumas. It is important to understand how psychiatric care can be integrated into disaster response systems in order to effectively provide medical assessment, treatment, and consultation.

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Coping After Mass Trauma

The effects of traumas and disasters can have tremendous psychological impacts on those who are affected directly and indirectly. Affected individuals may have various stress reactions that present psychological, as well as physical, symptoms. However, there are steps that individuals can take for themselves and their families to mitigate and lessen the psychosomatic impacts felt by the community at large and those involved in the event.

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Helping Children Cope with Disasters

Children are not exempt from psychological impacts caused by man-made or natural disasters. Understandably, many young children may feel frightened and confused. Fortunately, most children, even those exposed to trauma, are quite resilient.

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Become a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer

The American Red Cross provides disaster training for mental health professionals, including online modules.

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Hurricane Resources for Psychiatrists

With Hurricane season upon us, the NCPA Disaster Committee has compiled resources and guides on how mental health professionals can help the public prepare for and cope with the immediate aftermath of hurricanes, floods, and other traumatic events. 

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