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Mental Health Interventions: How to Respond to a Behavioral Crisis
When someone is experiencing a behavioral emergency, there are several ways to ensure appropriate and effective mental health interventions.
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Natural Disasters and Public Health in the COVID-19 Era
Natural disasters create conditions that can allow disease to spread, and the COVID-19 pandemic will further complicate disaster responses.
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How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times
Like disease, panic is a social contagion that can sweep whole populations into a frenzy, adding mental health complications to a public health crisis like a pandemic. But there are strategies recommended by public health experts that can be used to dispel panic in communities.