Disaster and Mental Health Concepts Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are disasters and emergencies?

Disasters and emergencies are significant disruptions of a community's functioning that result in human, material, economic, or environmental losses.

What impact do disasters and emergencies have on individuals, families, and communities?

They can lead to loss of life, injury, displacement, economic disruption, and damage to property and social networks.

How do disasters and emergencies impact mental health and well-being?

They can lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among affected populations.

What is the definition of a hazard?

A hazard is a process, phenomenon, or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption, or environmental degradation. Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of hazards with their examples:

Geological processes = Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes Hydro-meteorological factors = Thunderstorms and tornadoes Biological phenomena = Bird flu and SARS Technological hazards = Oil spills and nuclear meltdowns Armed conflict = Terrorist activities Everyday hazards = Choking hazards from small toys Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a disaster according to Republic Act 10121?

A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses that exceeds the community's ability to cope using its own resources. Signup and view all the answers

Earthquakes, floods, and cyclones are always considered disasters.

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Disaster risk is the potential disaster losses when hazards occur and is dependent on the equation ______ = Hazard x Vulnerability x Exposure / Capacity.

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Study Notes

Disaster and Emergency Concepts

Disasters are serious disruptions affecting communities or societies, leading to widespread losses surpassing local coping abilities.
Emergencies require prompt response and resources to avoid escalation into disasters.

Impact of Disasters and Emergencies

Disasters greatly affect individuals, families, and communities, resulting in loss of life, injury, displacement, and emotional trauma.
Mental health impacts include stress, anxiety, and psychological disorders, necessitating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
Vulnerable groups require special consideration in emergency responses to protect their rights and wellbeing.

Hazard Definitions

A hazard refers to any process, phenomenon, or activity that potentially causes harm, including loss of life and economic disruptions.
Natural hazards arise from geological processes (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions), hydro-meteorological events (e.g., floods, storms), and biological phenomena (e.g., pandemics).

Human-Induced Hazards

Technological hazards stem from industrial accidents and failures (e.g., oil spills, nuclear accidents).
Armed conflicts create dangerous conditions that lead to widespread destruction (e.g., terrorism, civil war).
Everyday hazards, especially for children, include household items that pose risks (e.g., choking hazards, electrical outlets).

Hazard and Disaster Relationship

Not all hazards result in disasters; for example, a typhoon hitting an uninhabited island does not constitute a disaster.
A disaster emerges when a hazard causes significant harm to life, livelihoods, and properties.

Disaster Risk

Disaster risk is the potential for human, material, economic, or environmental losses during hazard occurrence.
It is influenced by hazard strength and the community’s exposure, vulnerability, and capacity to handle the hazard.
The disaster risk relationship can be articulated as:
- ( R = \frac{Hazard \times Vulnerability \times Exposure}{Capacity} )
Vulnerability refers to community characteristics that increase susceptibility to hazards, while exposure indicates the likelihood of experiencing hazard events.