Responding to Disasters: More than economic and infrastructure interventions
Journal Title: Insights on the Depression and Anxiety - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: Natural disasters confront individuals, communities and governments with the challenge of rebuilding and addressing psychosocial sequelae. With the increasing number of natural disasters it is timely to evaluate the efficacy of interventions and strategies to address the mental health needs of individuals and the community.
Authors and Affiliations
David Crompton OAM, Ross Young, Jane Shakespeare -Finch, Beverley Raphael AM
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