The recent floods in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales have devastated the community. Being psychologically prepared when a disaster is threatening can help people feel more confident, more in control and better able to make effective emergency plans. It can also help to reduce the psychological distress and longer-term mental health problems that can result from the trauma of being involved in disasters. The attached information sheets developed by the Australian Psychological Society outline some useful skills that will help with disaster preparedness and recovery.
Floods
- Preparing For Floods – How to prepare psychologically for a floods
- Recovering From Floods – Promoting safety, comfort and help after a flood
- Helping Children Who Have Been Affected By Floods – Information for parents and caregivers
Natural Disasters
- Preparing For Natural Disasters – How to prepare psychologically for a natural disaster
- Recovering From a Natural Disaster – Promoting safety, comfort and help after a disaster
- Helping Children Who Have Been Affected By Natural Disasters – Information for parents and caregivers
- Psychological First Aid – An Australian guide to supporting people affected by disaster
