1068-Disaster Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Tools for Better Response

Introduction to trauma-informed disaster mental health: 00:00 Understanding the impact of disasters: 00:33 Discussion on PTSD and CPTSD in trauma triage: 01:11 Emotional reactions and their intensity: 01:42 Retraumatization and its triggers: 02:18 The importance of proximity and safe zones: 03:29 The role of support in the first 12 hours: 05:54 Basic needs and Maslow’s hierarchy during a disaster: 06:59 Stress and the importance of circadian rhythm: 10:59 Loss of housing and its psychological effects: 12:43 Changes in routine and circadian rhythm disruption: 14:22 Hypervigilance and somatic stress responses: 16:09 Loss of connectivity and its impact: 16:47 The role of diet and the gut microbiome: 24:58 Emotional impact: anger, fear, and anxiety: 30:36 The cognitive effects of disaster: 45:26 Managing sleep and emotional stress: 52:50 The importance of social support and empathy: 53:48 Restoring hope and handling traumatic losses: 57:29 Concluding thoughts and questions: 59:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices