Description:
This training is designed to help professionals and volunteers understand the psychosocial consequences of disasters and what behaviors can assist disaster survivors immediately following a disaster.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe psychosocial consequences of natural disasters and terrorist events
- Be aware of mental health effects of disasters, including anxiety, stress, substance abuse, and resilience
- Recognize behaviors that can assist survivors immediately following disasters
- Identify additional resources and create an action plan for further study (optional)
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness
Topic:
Mental Health
Format:
Online Course
Time:
3.5 hours
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of North Carolina
PERLC:
University of North Carolina PERLC
Bundles:
Mental Health in Public Health Emergencies