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Mental Health Interventions in Post-Disaster Settings: Lessons from Recent Events

by John Brown 1,*
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JMCR  2022, 33; 4(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20220922
Received: 22 July 2022 / Accepted: 31 August 2022 / Published Online: 22 September 2022
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Abstract

This paper reviews the effectiveness of mental health interventions in post-disaster settings, focusing on recent events that have highlighted the critical need for psychological support following natural or man-made disasters. The analysis delves into the challenges faced by affected populations, including trauma, stress, and loss, and examines the strategies used to address these issues. Key approaches discussed include debriefing sessions, psychological first aid, and trauma-focused therapy. The paper evaluates the outcomes of these interventions, noting both successes and areas requiring improvement. Insights from recent disasters underscore the importance of early deployment of mental health professionals, culturally sensitive interventions, and the integration of mental health care into broader disaster response plans. The findings suggest that a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach is essential for mitigating the mental health impact of disasters, enhancing resilience, and promoting recovery among affected communities.

Keywords: Mental health interventions, - Post-disaster settings, - Trauma-focused therapy, - Psychological first aid, - Resilience building.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Brown, J. Mental Health Interventions in Post-Disaster Settings: Lessons from Recent Events. Journal of Medical Care Research, 2022, 4, 33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20220922
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Brown J. Mental Health Interventions in Post-Disaster Settings: Lessons from Recent Events. Journal of Medical Care Research; 2022, 4(2):33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20220922
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Brown, John 2022. "Mental Health Interventions in Post-Disaster Settings: Lessons from Recent Events" Journal of Medical Care Research 4, no.2:33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20220922
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Brown, J. (2022). Mental Health Interventions in Post-Disaster Settings: Lessons from Recent Events. Journal of Medical Care Research, 4(2), 33. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20220922

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