BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020-2021
Course Name: DISASTER AND MENTAL HEALTH
Course Description:
This is course provides an overview of the impact of disasters on individuals,
families, and communities. Learners will be introduced to disaster preparedness and how it
can be facilitated. The course seeks to provide learners an understanding of the impact of
disasters on mental health and the principles in providing psychosocial support for survivors.
Course Outcome:
By the end of the course, learners should also have the knowledge and skills to
provide psychological first aid for disaster survivors.
Course Credits: 5 units
Contact Hours/week: 5 hours
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Course Content:
Scope of Disaster Mental Health Services
Disaster Response
Staff Mental Health Services
DMH Administrative Procedure
Responsibilities During Disaster
Elements of Disaster Mental Health Response
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