The Integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Disaster Risk Reduction: A Mapping and Review

• 2020

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• Brandon Gray; Fahmy Hanna; Lennart Reifels
PMID: 32183382DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fijerph17061900

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This review aimed to assess the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) with Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Through a mapping exercise and literature search, it was found that current actions include capacity building, preparedness, policy development, and resilience promotion. There is a section addressing school-based and child-focused DRR. There is little consensus on definitions and frameworks for integrating MHPSS and DRR, which highlights the need to enhance integration efforts and include proactive measures in MHPSS approaches.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Health Services; Mental Health; Psychosocial Support Systems; Schools; Risk Reduction Behavior; Emergencies

Institutions: University of Vermont; World Health Organization (WHO); University of Melbourne

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