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Carol S North1, Bany A Hong, Betty Pfefferbaum
1Department of Psychiatry, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, USA. carol.north@utsouthwestern.edu
Researchers developed an empirically-based disaster mental health training program (P-FLASH) for 9/11 survivors. This program also provided broader disaster mental health training nationally for health professionals.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Disaster Mental Health
- Public Health Training
Background:
- The September 11 attacks necessitated specialized mental health support for survivors.
- A need existed for a structured, evidence-based training program for mental health professionals responding to disasters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of an empirically-based disaster mental health training program.
- To provide training for health professionals assisting 9/11 survivors.
- To offer general disaster mental health training for national preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Development of an empirically-based curriculum by Washington University researchers.
- Implementation of the training program in response to the September 11 Fund request.
- Dissemination of the program for both specific event response and general disaster preparedness.
Main Results:
- The P-FLASH program trained thousands of health professionals.
- The training provided critical support to survivors of the 9/11 attacks in the New York City area.
- The program contributed to national preparedness for future disaster mental health needs.
Conclusions:
- The P-FLASH program was successfully developed and implemented.
- The training effectively equipped health professionals to assist disaster survivors.
- The program serves as a model for disaster mental health training and national preparedness.
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