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Disaster Mental Health Interventions

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Disaster Mental Health Interventions employs DSM-5 criteria and recent research to develop lasting skills in disaster mental health support. It caters to students and emerging professionals in mental health counselling, social work, spiritual care, emergency management, and school counselling, blending accessible language with detailed practice guidance. Enriched by case studies and expert anecdotes, it offers practical and engaging insights into effective disaster mental health care.
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Students and professionals in mental health counselling, social work, school counselling, spiritual care, and emergency management seeking practical, research-informed approaches to disaster mental health interventions.

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Disaster Mental Health Interventions uses DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the latest research to help build disaster mental health intervention skills that will last a lifetime.

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Disaster Mental Health Interventions uses DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and the latest research to help build disaster mental health intervention skills that will last a lifetime.

Students and emerging professionals across the fields of mental health counselling, social work, school counselling, spiritual care, and emergency management will appreciate the accessible tone, level of detail, and emphasis on practice.

Case studies and anecdotes from experienced professionals add an additional level of depth and interest for readers.

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Praised by Charles R. Figley, PhD, a leading figure in disaster mental health, this book is regarded as essential reading for students and professionals aiming to support disaster survivors and contribute to research. The book is recognised for its comprehensive coverage, clear writing, and evidence-based guidance. It addresses key topics such as psychological first aid and occupational health for helpers, providing valuable insights even for experienced practitioners.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138644557

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 3 Tables, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 206

About the Author

James Halpern, PhD, is Professor Emeritus and founding director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health. He has received many federal, state and United Nations grants to develop curricula and deliver trainings throughout the US and abroad.

Karla Vermeulen, PhD, is the Deputy Director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health and an assistant professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she oversees an advanced certificate in trauma and disaster mental health and develops trainings for disaster responders.

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