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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Disaster Mental Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Disaster mental health competencies are vital for effective domestic and international disaster response.
  • Existing research identifies numerous competency sets for general disaster health workers.
  • A specific review of competency sets for disaster mental health professionals was previously absent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss existing competency sets relevant to disaster mental health.
  • To assess the availability of specific competencies for disaster mental health professionals.
  • To inform the development of disaster mental health curricula and training programs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search conducted across MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EBSCO, and Google Scholar.
  • Identification and discussion of sixteen relevant competency sets.
  • Analysis of competencies for general responders and specialized groups.

Main Results:

  • Sixteen competency sets were identified, addressing core competencies for all responders and specialized groups.
  • A significant gap exists in competency sets specifically designed for disaster mental health professionals.
  • One identified set focused solely on cultural competence for disaster mental health.

Conclusions:

  • The identified competency sets offer valuable guidance for educators and practitioners in disaster mental health.
  • There is a critical need for valid, criterion-based competencies to guide the selection and training of the disaster mental health workforce.
  • Future competency development should consider the demands of both domestic and international disaster response.