Psychosocial Preparedness

Psychosocial Preparedness

This topic provides information about Cultural Sensitivity in Disasters.

This topic provides information about Disaster Risk Communication (DRC).

Preparedness among vulnerable groups is essential to reduce casualties and worsening of psychosocial issues during and post disasters. This article discusses the steps in accelerating preparedness among vulnerable groups, barriers to conduct preparedness activities for vulnerable populations, vulnerable groups, nature of vulnerabilities and activities that foster disaster preparedness, function based approach for preparedness planning during emergencies and strategies to empower vulnerable groups in disaster preparedness.

This topic provides information Preparedness in Disasters.

Psychosocial competencies help individuals, families and communities to cope effectively with daily stressors and disasters. Read more to find out

Psychosocial Skill Demonstration (PSSD) helps in reviewing the psychosocial preparedness plan existing in the community or the organisation. Read more to find out.

Community Resource Mapping is a systematic process in which the community members are involved in developing an inventory of the resources that are available in the community. Read more to find out.