Disaster Management and Mental Health

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What is a disaster?

A natural event that does not affect the community
A minor disruption to the functioning of a community
A serious disruption to the functioning of a community that exceeds its capacity to cope using its own resources (correct)
A man-made event that is within the community's capacity to cope

What is a factor that contributes to the increase in frequency, complexity, and severity of disaster impacts?

Rapid urbanization
Climate change
Displacement
All of the above (correct)

What is an example of a natural hazard that can cause a disaster?

Earthquake (correct)
Epidemic
Technological hazard
Infrastructure failure

What is the origin of technological hazards?

Technological or industrial conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of disasters?

They exceed the community's capacity to cope using its own resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a biological hazard that can cause a disaster?

Epidemic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a serious and problematic emotional, cognitive, physical or interpersonal reaction to difficulties?

Psychological distress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of distress?

It disrupts a person's normal life patterns (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of trauma is associated with a high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Interpersonal trauma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a pre-traumatic factor that may contribute to the development of PTSD?

Report of abuse in childhood (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive effect of a disaster?

Impaired concentration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a peri-traumatic factor that may influence the development of PTSD?

History of peri-traumatic dissociation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical effect of a disaster?

Fatigue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a post-traumatic factor that may contribute to the development of PTSD?

Major loss of resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an emotional effect of a disaster?

Grief or sadness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between distress and psychological stress?

Distress is a more intense response to difficulties (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is more likely to develop PTSD based on the provided information?

Female with a distressed spouse (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an interpersonal effect of a disaster?

Social withdrawal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the heroic phase after a disaster?

Two weeks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern during the rescue phase?

Preventing loss of life and property (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant sentiment during the relief phase?

Optimism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe of the rehabilitation phase?

One to two years or more (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge during the rehabilitation phase?

Bureaucratic delays and legal barriers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the realization of victims during the rehabilitation phase?

That they have to give up the wait for help and solve their own problems (D) Signup and view all the answers