Disasters and Mental Health

Natural and man–made disasters, war and terrorism are having an increasing impact on the mental health of many populations worldwide. Disasters and Mental Health provides a comprehensive overview of: clinical and epidemiological aspects psychobiological and psychosocial consequences effective interventions service organization aspects This practical handbook also includes a series of reports on significant experiences made in this field such as: The Experience of the Kobe Earthquake The Experience of the Nairobi US Embassy Bombing The Experience of the New York September 11 Terrorist Attack Psychosocial Consequences of War Atrocities on Children The Israeli and the Palestinian Experience Disasters and Mental Health will be of interest to psychiatrists and psychologists, mental health care professionals dealing with disaster victims, researchers and policy makers.