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Psychiatry.org - Coping After Trauma and Disaster: Mental Health …

(1 days ago) Coping After Trauma and Disaster: Mental Health Tips and Resources from APA. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 29, 2021 – As heat waves, hurricanes and fires are impacting millions across the country, the American Psychiatric Association offers some tips and resources on coping with the mental health impacts of aftermath … See more

https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/News-Releases/coping-after-trauma-and-disaster-mental-health-tip

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Mental Health Needs Due to Disasters: Implications for Behavioral

(3 days ago) WEBHistorically, exposure to traumatic events has had ramifications on mental health. 1,2 The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health disaster that has caused …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00333549231151888

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Managing the Psychological and Practical Aftermath of Disasters

(7 days ago) WEBA natural disaster involves severe weather events that damage our property, life, and physical health. Floods and hurricanes are the most dominant in the U.S., but …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-to-make-better-choices/202405/managing-the-psychological-and-practical-aftermath-of

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How Mental Health Shapes Recovery After a Disaster

(9 days ago) WEBDisaster victims often find themselves having to work hard to restore their mental health, and in some cases, to rebuild their entire lives. When Hurricane Katrina …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-and-feelings/202107/how-mental-health-shapes-recovery-after-a-disaster

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Resilience in the age of devastating storms

(1 days ago) WEBShort- and long-term needs. Disaster mental health-care providers typically respond to a community’s immediate needs, then community practitioners oversee long-term care, for example, treating …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/feature-resilience-storms

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Disaster and its impact on mental health: A narrative review

(3 days ago) WEBRationale. Developing countries are more prone to disasters or hazards due to the various challenges like poverty, lack of resources, lack of educational …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6857396/

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Mental health in emergencies - World Health Organization (WHO)

(7 days ago) WEBPrevalence. Most people affected by emergencies will experience distress (e.g. feelings of anxiety and sadness, hopelessness, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, irritability …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-in-emergencies

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How Mental Health Shapes Recovery After a Disaster

(9 days ago) WEBDisaster victims often find themselves having to work hard to restore their mental health, and in some cases, to rebuild their entire lives. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/thoughts-and-feelings/202107/how-mental-health-shapes-recovery-after-disaster

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Recovering emotionally from disaster

(6 days ago) WEBDisasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, transportation accidents, or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, …

https://www.apa.org/topics/disasters-response/recovering

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Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After …

(5 days ago) WEBSome state mental health authorities and public health agencies have made a concerted effort to prepare for the surge in behavioral health care needs typically seen after a disaster by …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK316541/

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Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event - CDC

(2 days ago) WEBTaking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and react to urgent needs to protect yourself and your family. During and after a disaster, it …

https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp

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The Disaster Survivor’s Hierarchy of Needs: What Every …

(8 days ago) WEBreaction; (5) Grief and loss; (6) Assimilation and accommodation. Disaster mental health workers need to be aware of these needs when working with disaster survivors, as …

https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/the-disaster-survivor.pdf?sfvrsn=6

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Treating Mental Health as Part of Climate Disaster Recovery

(3 days ago) WEBMORGANSTEIN: The fundamental framework for interventions that we know protect mental health, foster resilience and improve people’s ability to function after …

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/treating-mental-health-as-part-of-climate-disaster-recovery/

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Disaster Response, Mental Health, and Community Resilience

(4 days ago) WEBImproving disaster mental health programs will not be adequate to meet upcoming challenges. Rather, these programs will need to be supplemented by novel …

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/disaster-response-mental-health-and-community-resilience

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Mental Health in Disaster: Issues and Intervention - AACAP

(8 days ago) WEBSchool-aged Children 6-11y/o. Sleep disturbances, nightmares. Angry outbursts, aggression. Safety concerns, irrational fears. Reminders trigger anxiety. Trauma evident …

https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/resource_centers/disaster/resource_group/presentations/Mental-Health-in-Disaster.pdf

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TECHNICAL GUIDELINE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN DISASTER …

(Just Now) WEBin Disaster Situations (DANA-Health 2010), which includes a mental health component. In addition, WHO and UNHCR jointly published the Toolkit for humanitarian settings …

https://www3.paho.org/disasters/dmdocuments/Mental%20Health%20in%20Disaster%20settings.pdf

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Disaster mental health preparedness in the community: A …

(2 days ago) WEBAddressing disaster mental health needs of children: practical guidance for pediatric emergency health care providers: 2009: Review: Children and health care …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2055102917711307

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Mental Health Needs Due to Disasters: Implications for Behavioral

(4 days ago) WEBPrior research documents the prevalence of psychopathology among HCWs after disasters, with few unified public health solutions designed to meet this …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10225905/

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Children's Mental Health & Disasters CDC

(7 days ago) WEBHelping a child cope with disaster can be challenging for parents. Any time you feel it is necessary, reach out for professional help and support for you and your …

https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/features/disasters-mental-health.html

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Understanding community psychosocial needs after disasters

(1 days ago) WEBThe psychosocial impact of disasters has attracted increasing attention. There is little consensus, however, about what priorities should be pursued in relation to mental …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16679676/

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Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery SAMHSA

(4 days ago) WEBIt is also common for people to show signs of stress after exposure to a disaster making it important to monitor the physical and emotional health of those …

https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness

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Mental health, a neglected aftershock of climate disasters

(3 days ago) WEBThe scale of the problem. Mental health issues arising from climate disasters cause significant health, financial and social costs. Although the mental …

https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000031

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Mental Health and Stress-Related Disorders Climate and Health

(5 days ago) WEBMental illness is one of the major causes of suffering in the United States, and extreme weather events can affect mental health in several ways. Following …

https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/php/effects/mental-health-disorders.html

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Emotional Impact of Disaster: Common Reactions & How to Help

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health America: Coping With Disaster (accessed March 2024): mhanational.org. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Helping Your Child Cope …

https://www.anthem.com/mental-health/coping-with-the-emotional-response-to-disaster

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Balint announces new legislation to address mental health after …

(7 days ago) WEBBalint is doing so through the "MEND” Act, which stands for "Mental Health Emergency Needs in Disasters" Act. "It's not a one off, it's not sending mobile health units in for a …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/balint-announces-new-legislation-to-address-mental-health-after-natural-disasters/ar-BB1mkoeO

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Balint bill aims to connect disaster survivors with mental health …

(3 days ago) WEBThe MEND Act, or Mental Health Emergency Needs in Disasters Act, would create a program where councilors and social workers would spend up to two years in …

https://www.wcax.com/2024/05/13/balint-bill-aims-connect-disaster-survivors-with-mental-health-support/

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Mental Health Services Required after Disasters: Learning from the

(3 days ago) WEBBut, this is the very time at which the mental health needs of disaster-affected communities pose challenges because a relatively small proportion of survivors …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3395273/

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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Public Safety Sector

(7 days ago) WEBRecent federal legislation has called for a joint Behavioral Health and Wellbeing Program between the Department of Interior and the U.S. Forest Service for …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/09/mental-health-public-safety-sector/

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Councilman warns of ‘disaster’ for NYC after beds for mentally ill

(2 days ago) WEB“To go from 55% of total people to having mental health designation to only 22% of the beds actually being designed to meet their needs is a recipe for disaster,” …

https://nypost.com/2024/05/13/us-news/nyc-councilman-warns-of-disaster-after-jail-beds-for-mentally-ill-slashed/

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About Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms Hurricanes CDC

(7 days ago) WEBKnow how to protect yourself and your loved ones after a hurricane or tropical storm. The storm might be over, but that doesn't mean the danger is. Keep yourself and your loved …

https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/about/index.html

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Change in Federal Protections for Wetlands Poses Resilience …

(1 days ago) WEBIntegrating wetland management and disaster resilience. Changing federal protections means that states may have to develop new wetland programs tailored to …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/05/08/change-in-federal-protections-for-wetlands-poses-resilience-challenge-for-states

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Making sure Tucson Police officers get the mental health help they …

(Just Now) WEBTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the issue and reduce mental health stigma. According to the …

https://www.kold.com/2024/05/14/making-sure-tucson-police-officers-get-mental-health-help-they-need/

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Review recommends mental health system improvements after …

(1 days ago) WEBReview recommends mental health system improvements after alleged stabbing of Julie Seed and Susan Scardigno. If you or anyone you know needs help: …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/review-of-south-australia-mental-health-after-alleged-stabbing/103834626

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Gov. Kelly signs Omnibus Budget, includes investments in mental …

(4 days ago) WEBTOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor signs bill expected to invest in workforce development, provide additional funding for mental health needs and increase funding …

https://www.wibw.com/2024/05/16/gov-kelly-signs-omnibus-budget-includes-investments-mental-health-state-workforce/

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