Disaster MentalHealth Interven

Catalog description

Disaster Mental Health Interventions is an elective course that explores the nuanced roles and responsibilities of mental health practitioners within disaster contexts through the lens of anti-oppressive social work practice. Designed to follow the disaster management cycle, the course systematically explores the distinctive roles and obligations of mental health practitioners, addressing the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by disasters. Structured around six distinct practice methods, the course provides an in-depth examination of the applicable settings for these methods. Moreover, it scrutinizes strategies for cultivating resilience, fostering posttraumatic growth, and mitigating the risk of compassion fatigue among helpers in the aftermath of disasters. The content is meticulously designed to equip students with comprehensive insights into the complex dynamics of disaster mental health interventions.