Disasters and Vulnerable Populations : Evidence-Based Practice for the Helping Professions.

Vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by large-scale disasters. This book is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of social work, counseling, nursing, and mental health who need information on t...

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Main Author: Lisa Baker PhD, LCSW
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Springer Publishing Company, 2014.
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520 |a Vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by large-scale disasters. This book is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of social work, counseling, nursing, and mental health who need information on the best evidence-based interventions for disaster preparedness and response with these groups. The authors review disaster theory, preparedness checklists, and best practices for crisis intervention with each population. They also discuss where to find the latest assessment tools and other resources. 
505 0 |a Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Why This Book?; Defining Vulnerable; Summary; References; Share Disasters and Vulnerable Populations: Evidence-Based Practice for the Helping Professions; Part I: Overview of Disaster Preparedness and Response; Chapter 1: When Disaster Strikes: Disaster Response; After the Disaster; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Before the Storm: Preparedness; Defining Preparedness; Who Is Prepared?; Barriers to Preparedness; Preparedness Guidelines; Summary and Conclusions; References. 
505 8 |a Chapter 3: Crisis Intervention and the Mental Health ResponseCommon Reactions to Stress and Trauma; Mental Health Effects of Disasters; Models of Crisis Intervention; Interventions for Disaster Mental Health; Summary and Conclusions; References; Part II: Vulnerable Populations; Chapter 4: Pregnant Women, Infants, and Children and Disasters; Pregnant Women and Infants; Children; Reunification of Children; Schools and Preschools; Personal Preparedness; Parenting After Disasters; Responder Guidelines for Infants and Children; Summary and Conclusions; References. 
505 8 |a Chapter 5: Persons With Disabilities and DisastersThe Vulnerability of Persons With Disabilities in Disasters; The Disaster Framework and Persons With Disabilities; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Older Adults and Disasters; The Vulnerability of Older Adults in Disasters; The Disaster Framework and Older Adults; Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 7: Persons With Chronic Mental Health Issues and Disasters; The Vulnerability of Persons With Chronic Mental Health Issues in Disasters; The Disaster Framework and Persons With Chronic Mental Health Issues. 
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