Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Mental Health Preparedness

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Randal D. Beaton, Ph.D., EMT Research Professor Dept. of Psychosocial and Community Health School of Nursing University of Washington

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Mental Health: Are we ready?

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Learning Objectives Describe both adaptive and maladaptive behavioral health outcomes in disaster survivors By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine NDMS drill (May 13, 2004) Anneleen – portraying Spanish speaking victim

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Learning Objectives continued List the elements of an integrated mental health disaster plan designed to promote community resilience By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

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Learning Objectives continued Identify the components of an integrated mental health disaster plan designed to prevent and mitigate maladaptive behavioral health outcomes in survivors By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Triage at UWMC NDMS drill (May 13, 2004)

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine What is the most common behavioral health reaction observed in the aftermath of most disasters? A.An acute reaction of distress followed by recovery B.The onset and persistence of PTSD C.Delayed onset PTSD D.Resilience

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Resilience  Differs from recovery  Individuals “thrive”  Relatively stable trajectory

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine Acute Distress and Recovery days, weeks, or a few months Post-disaster recovery usually occurs within:

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Acute/Chronic Distress and/or Lasting Maladaptive Health Behavior Outcomes

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Delayed Onset Distress

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