Disaster Preparedness & Response Resources
Resources for psychiatrists for their roles in responding to disasters and mass traumas. Psychiatrists provide valuable medical experience and expertise for preparing and responding to disasters and mass traumas. It is important to understand how psychiatric care can be integrated into disaster response systems in order to effectively provide medical assessment, treatment, and consultation.
NC DHHS Coronavirus and Emerging Infection Disease Outbreaks Response
NC DHHS Disaster and Behavioral Health Toolkit for Natural and Man-Made Disasters (available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic)
APA's Disaster Resources
Disaster Resource Center for Families and Children
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
How to Pack an Emergency Kit for Any Disaster
Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Coping with Retraumatization
Disaster Relief: A Look Into the Pharmacist's Role
When a Disaster Disrupts Access to Psychiatric Medications
Sesame Street in Communities: Handling Emergencies
FBI Documentary on Best Practices After School Shootings
College Students: Coping After Recent Shooting
APA Resources for Psychiatrists
APA Practice Guidelines: Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorders and PTSD
Disaster and Preventative Psychiatry: Protecting Health and Fostering Community Resilience
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