Publications on Mental Health & Disaster Issues

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A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions [HTML]
This guide provides a framework for stress management strategies for crisis response workers and managers.
Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communications Guidelines for Public Officials [HTML]
This brief primer provides skills and techniques for clear, effective crisis communications and information dissemination to the public and media in emergency situations.
Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs [HTML]
This guide helps disaster mental health providers and workers meet the unique cultural needs of individuals and communities affected by a disaster.
Disaster Counseling [HTML]
This resource is filled with nuts-and-bolts suggestions for disaster workers who are assisting disaster survivors.
Disaster Mental Health: Crisis Counseling Programs for the Rural Community [HTML]
This guide is a resource for those who play a role in providing crisis counseling services after a disaster in a rural area.
Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters [HTML]
This pocket reference guide provides specific and practical suggestions for mental health workers and other human service providers who assist survivors following a disaster.
Managing Stress: Tips for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers [PDF]
This brochure provides an overview of the signs of stress and strategies for managing and alleviating stress.
Mental Health All-Hazards Disaster Planning Guidance [HTML]
This guide helps identify disease outbreaks, integrate physical and mental health responses, and conduct epidemiological surveillance.
Psychological First Aid for First Responders [PDF]
This brochure provides information on promoting a safe and calm environment for people during and after a disaster.
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Families in Disasters: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician [HTML]
This manual assists primary health care providers to better prepare, assess, and treat children and their families in the event of a disaster.
Tips for Managing and Preventing Stress: A Guide for Emergency and Disaster Response Workers [HTML | PDF]
This fact sheet provides a framework for workers and organizations to anticipate stressors and shape responses.
Tips for First Responders: Possible Alcohol and Substance Abuse Indicators [HTML | PDF]
This fact sheet provides warning signs associated with alcohol and drug addiction and other physical and mental disorders.