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[Community intervention during economic disasters].

O A de León

    Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
    |March 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Community mental health interventions helped families during Panama's 1988 bank closures. Exclusion from cultural participation increased emotional disorders, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Community Psychology
    • Transcultural Psychiatry
    • Disaster Mental Health

    Background:

    • Political conflict in Panama during March 1988 led to bank closures, causing widespread economic hardship and affecting thousands of families.
    • The crisis disrupted basic needs and created a critical situation requiring immediate community support and intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a community intervention program designed to address the mental health needs of families affected by an economic disaster.
    • To assess the incidence of emotional disorders and identify factors influencing their development in the affected population.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a community intervention program focused on mental health consultation, organizational action, needs assessment, and two-way communication.
    • Assessment of emotional disorder incidence using the Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ).

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  • Evaluation of cognitive responses, coping behaviors, and social supports, alongside the provision of crisis intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals excluded from full cultural participation were significantly more likely to develop emotional disorders.
    • Affected individuals demonstrated limited self-help behaviors.
    • The study identified a transcultural dynamic between affected populations and professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based mental health programs are crucial in mitigating the psychological impact of economic disasters.
    • Cultural inclusion is a vital protective factor against emotional disorders during crises.
    • Understanding transcultural interactions is essential for effective mental health service delivery in disaster contexts.