A typology for the classification of disasters: implications for intervention.
A model that can be used to plan for disaster intervention services is presented. The model, which is based upon an ability to classify disasters, presents four dichotomous categories for intervention: (1) psychotherapeutic vs. educational, (2) individual vs. systems, (3) prevention vs. treatment, and (4) direct vs. indirect. The article presents a rationale for determining which intervention, or combination, would be appropriate for any given disaster, based on its classification.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000379:methods*; D004190:Disasters / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012008:Recurrence