Conference on Mental Health Disaster Support
Target Audience
Hospital staff, mental health professionals, Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, Department of Health Services staff, and skilled nursing facility professionals.
This workshop is not currently scheduled.
Workshop Description
This day-long event is comprised of four workshops, each focusing on topics related to mental health issues typically encountered following disasters.
Learn more about each workshop course by selecting from the links below.
- Personal Readiness Kits
- Introduction to Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for Disaster Responders
- Mental Health Issues Related to Disasters ("Psychological First Aid")
- Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment
These workshops are hands-on and interactive. Participants are asked to dress appropriately (i.e. comfortable clothing suitable for a disaster site), and bring their personal preparedness kits and emergency meals. Samples of emergency meals and hot water will be provided.