Disaster Mental Health
PSYC 656
This course provides an introduction to the psychological aspects of disaster. Three major components are covered: 1) psychological impact of disaster on both those directly impacted and relief workers; 2) intervention strategies for disaster mental health; and 3) the role of mental health professionals working with the American Red Cross. Prerequisite: PSYC 655, permission of instructor.
This course is required for the Doctoral Specialty Track in Clinical/Disaster Psychology and the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Mental Health.
Most recent semester syllabus.
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This course received final approval from the South Dakota Board of Regents January 21, 1999.