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Disaster Mental Health Treatment

Description

Publication Year: 2010
Language: English
Website: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/disaster_mental_health_treatment.asp

This is an evidence-informed modular approach for assisting people in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. It aims to reduce initial distress, and foster short and long-term adaptive functioning. It is for use by mental health specialists such as first responders, emergency health care providers, school crisis response teams, faith-based organizations, disaster relief organizations, Community Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corps, and the Citizens Corps.

Availability

This publication is not available to order through NWHIC. You may access it for free on-line. Please contact the organization below for instructions on ordering a printed copy.

Source

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
National Center for PTSD (116D), 215 North Main Street
White River Junction VT 05009

Phone: 802-295-9363
Toll-free Phone: (800) 273-8255 (TALK) EN/SP

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