Psychosocial Aspects of Emergency Management

Catalog description

Explores the psychological and social consequences of disasters with a focus on understanding the impact on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Through the exploration of coping mechanisms at both the individual and collective level, students analyze specific factors in disaster response. Additionally, the course evaluates the effectiveness of various psychosocial interventions and emergency management approaches, including psychological first aid, trauma-focused therapy, and community-based resilience building.