Citation

Weeks SM. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 1999; 37(2): 14-18.

Affiliation

Texas Christian University-Harris College of Nursing, Fort Worth 76129, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10023602

Abstract

1. Services that may be provided by psychiatric-mental health nurses following a disaster include education, intervention, problem solving, advocacy, and referral. 2. Nurses providing disaster mental health services must be flexible and creative. Strong observational skills and teamwork are also essential characteristics in disaster settings. 3. Psychiatric-mental health nurses who wish to receive training for disaster mental health volunteer opportunities should contact their local chapter of the American Red Cross.

Language: en