Disaster Behavioral Health Capacity: Findings From a Multistate Preparedness Assessment

• 2016

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• Megan Peck; Tai Mendenhall; Louise Stenberg; Nancy Carlson; Debra Olson
PMID: 27575643DOI: 10.5055/jem.2016.0293

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The article describes a study on disaster behavioral health in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. It found that there is a need for better training and plans to help people during emergencies. The study showed gaps in helping at-risk groups like children and those with mental illness. Participants agreed that agencies do not work well together during emergencies. The findings can help improve policies and training to make emergency responses more effective, especially for vulnerable populations.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Behavioral Medicine; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Health Services Needs and Demand; Mental Health Services; Public Health Administration; Emergencies; Emergency Responders

Institutions: University of Minnesota; Minnesota Department of Health

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