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Survivor Notification of Post-Disaster Mental Health Services: An Integrative Review
Joanne C Langan1, Mary M Krieger2
1a Saint Louis University School of Nursing , St. Louis , Missouri , USA.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|February 17, 2018
Summary
Adult survivors of natural disasters primarily receive psychiatric mental health service notifications via formal referrals and online programs. Informal supports like friends and family also play a role in disaster recovery communication.
Area of Science:
- Disaster mental health
- Psychiatric services
- Public health communication
Background:
- Natural disasters significantly impact mental health.
- Effective communication is crucial for accessing psychiatric services post-disaster.
- Adult survivors require tailored support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify notification methods for psychiatric mental health services.
- To analyze communication channels for adult survivors of natural disasters.
- To synthesize literature from 2011-2016 on disaster mental health outreach.
Main Methods:
- Integrative literature review.
- Searched multiple databases (Scopus, Cochrane, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO).
- Included English-language articles published between 2011 and 2016.
Main Results:
- Formal channels (referrals, online programs) accounted for 72% of notifications.
- Informal supports (friends, family, clergy) comprised 28% of communication.
- Mental health providers' communication planning impacts disaster recovery.
Conclusions:
- Formal and informal communication methods are vital for disaster mental health service access.
- Healthcare providers play a key role in facilitating survivor access to care.
- Developing proactive communication plans is essential for effective disaster response.
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