"Post-disaster Intervention [Mental Health] Programs," Pan American Health Organization, Mental Health Services in Disasters: Manual for Humanitarian Workers, 2000.

Source: Disasters: Selected Readings, Section 3: Responding Effectively - This section deals with various aspects of a response to a disaster, ranging from effectively deploying field hospitals, coping with mental health issues, and processing supply donations. , pp. 187-207(21)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Abstract:

Keywords: NATURAL DISASTERS; FIELD HOSPITALS; MENTAL HEALTH; INTERVENTIONS IN DISASTERS; DEAD BODIES; MASS CASUALTIES

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2006-03-01

• The selections in the following three sections highlight various aspects of planning before a disaster strikes and an effective response in its aftermath. The selections touch on such topics as the handling of supplies, dealing with mass casualties, protecting various elements of the health sector, and coping with mental health issues among survivors.
  
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