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Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters

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This field manual offers mental health and public health professionals information on disaster preparedness and recovery to assist disaster survivors. It describes survivor reactions, at-risk populations, counseling, referrals, and stress prevention and management.

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ADM90-0537
Publication Date
January 2000

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