Search | Disaster STS Network

pece_annotation_1477269563

joerene.aviles

Annotation of

Mental Health Consequences of Disaster

In response to

What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of the complexities of emergency response?

Psychological first aid

Cognitive behavioral therapy

PTSD 10-20% among rescue workers

pece_annotation_1477268823

joerene.aviles

Annotation of

Mental Health Consequences of Disaster

In response to

How (if at all) is emergency response addressed in the article or report?

Emergency response is addressed in the "Post-Disaster: Preventing and Treating Mental Health Conditions" section, with the debriefing done by emergency responders referenced. However, critical incident stress debriefing hasn't shown to be effective in the recovery process or preventing mental health disorders. Psychological first aid (PFA) is suggested as a post-disaster intervention, but it seems like a duty for mental health care providers, not emergency responders.

pece_annotation_1477267894

joerene.aviles

Annotation of

Mental Health Consequences of Disaster

In response to

What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article?

The main findings in the article include the development of mental health disorders in disaster victims, looking at risks, psychopathology, course of the disorders, prevention, treatment and recovery.