Disaster Mental Health Theory & Practice ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course will focus on psychological and physiological impacts disasters and major crises have on individuals, families, emergency workers, and communities. Students will understand post-traumatic stress, disaster related anxiety and depression, signs and symptoms of mental health distress and interventions. Critical Incident Stress Management, resiliency-based interventions, crisis interventions, debriefing, and cognitive behavior therapy will be examined. This study aligns with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application.