Training and Publications

Disaster Mental Health


1. Leadership and team coordination in disasters

Modules here could include:


A. Team establishment and management
B. Working with local authorities, volunteers and other professionals
C. Disaster worker recruitment and renewal
D. Training of workers (train the trainers)
E. Volunteer Team management
F. Logistics supports
G. Database management and communication processes
H. Dealing with the media
I. Basic measures for self care for all disaster workers


2 Principles of psycho-social first aid

Modules here could include :

A. Rapid medical and psychological assessment
B. ABC of first aid: Arousal, Behaviour, Cognition
C. Prevention of group and individual panic
D. Managing traumatic grief
E. Establishing social supports

3. Mental health first aid for vulnerable groups


A. Protecting the mental health of children in disasters, including those with special needs
B. Assisting the aged
C. Special care for people with existing mental or physical illness
D. Protecting and supporting volunteers and other crisis workers