BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020-2021

Course Name: DISASTER AND MENTAL HEALTH

Course Description:

This is course provides an overview of the impact of disasters on individuals,

families, and communities. Learners will be introduced to disaster preparedness and how it
can be facilitated. The course seeks to provide learners an understanding of the impact of
disasters on mental health and the principles in providing psychosocial support for survivors.

Course Outcome:

By the end of the course, learners should also have the knowledge and skills to
provide psychological first aid for disaster survivors.

Course Credits: 5 units

Contact Hours/week: 5 hours

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Course Content:

 Scope of Disaster Mental Health Services

 Disaster Response
 Staff Mental Health Services
 DMH Administrative Procedure
 Responsibilities During Disaster
 Elements of Disaster Mental Health Response

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