Citation

Miller L. Int. J. Emerg. Ment. Health 2010; 12(1): 11-19.

Affiliation

docmilphd@aol.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Chevron Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20828086

Abstract

Effective emergency mental health intervention for victims of crime, natural disaster or terrorism begins the moment the first responders arrive. This article describes a range of on-scene crisis intervention options, including verbal communication, body language, behavioral strategies, and interpersonal style. The correct intervention in the first few moments and hours of a crisis can profoundly influence the recovery course of victims and survivors of catastrophic events.

Language: en