Citation

Shubert J, Ritchie EC, Everly GS, Fiedler N, Williams MB, Mitchell CS, Langlieb AM. Int. J. Emerg. Ment. Health 2007; 9(3): 201-213.

Affiliation

Office of Emergency Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC 20460, USA. shubert.jan@epa.gov

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Chevron Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18372662

Abstract

Considerable literature exists on surveillance for medical effects of responses to a disaster but there is a dearth of information on conducting surveillance of behavioral health effects for first responders. This article reviews the literature and rationale behind behavioral health surveillance in the context of medical surveillance of first responders, examines special populations and ethical issues, discusses a model currently used by the U.S. military, discusses unresolved issues, and concludes with some practical suggestions.

Language: en