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The mission of the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster mental health. The Institute was founded in 1993, and was designated a South Dakota Board of Regents Center of Excellence in 1997.
We offer:
- an undergraduate Minor in Disaster Response for students in majors other than psychology
- a Specialization in Disaster Response for psychology majors
These programs are intended to help students learn how to serve their communities in times of disaster. The undergraduate programs include practicum experiences with the American Red Cross. - a Doctoral Specialty Track in Clinical/Disaster Psychology through The U's doctoral Clinical Psychology Training Program, available to students enrolled in the Clinical Training Program
- a Graduate Certificate in Disaster Mental Health to licensed mental health professionals and graduate students enrolled in any of the designated fields of mental health
- a Graduate Certificate in Disaster Psychology - Asia
Disaster Psychology Training
Contact us about training tailored to your needs. We have conducted Community-Based Psychological Support Training for trainers in India, Indonesia, The Maldives, and Sri Lanka, and regional training in Thailand. DMHI faculty are engaged both nationally and internationally in disaster preparedness and response, crisis intervention, refugee mental health, service to Native American communities and research.
Gerard A. (Jerry) Jacobs, Ph.D.
Director
