Secrets to Survival: Disaster Mental Health | Live with Doc Snipes
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The presentation on disaster mental health focuses on the impact of Hurricane Helene, emphasizing the need to meet basic needs and achieve physical stability before addressing mental health. Common reactions include irritability, impulsiveness, shock, and denial, with a trauma-informed approach to avoid retraumatization. The disaster has left many without potable water, destroyed roads, and caused job losses, with long-term recovery expected. Attachment to mobile devices and grocery stores is strong, and helping people regain personal power and safety is crucial. Staying productive, volunteering, and focusing on mindfulness are recommended to maintain mental health. Children need help understanding their current safety and differentiating between local and distant events. Empathizing with clients' grief, managing realistic expectations, and recognizing acute stress disorder symptoms are essential. Daily live sessions and chat rooms are available for disaster-affected individuals, with plans for future videos on dementia and expectation management.
The presentation on disaster mental health focuses on the impact of Hurricane Helene, emphasizing th