Psychosocial and Mental Health Support for Disaster Management in ...

This edited book reflects on the development and importance of psychosocial and mental health support in disaster interventions and management in India. Drawing on scientific studies and reports from the Indian context and Asian countries, this collection discusses the importance of psychosocial support for effective recovery, strengthening resiliency, and long-term sustainable development. The chapters examine the role of government’s policies and humanitarian organizations in relation to critical situations due to disasters (earthquakes, floods, landslides, cyclones, tsunamis, conflicts), health emergencies COVID-19, or human error (gas leak), also focussing on the most vulnerable part of the population, such as children and persons with disabilities.

An invaluable read for researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of disaster management, disaster mental health and psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and disaster risk reduction, this book collects examples and case studies to promote the development of four strategies of psychosocial support in disaster interventions: micro level interventions; standardized practice; knowledge sharing; government program initiatives.