Safety and Security in International Humanitarian Missions - Assessing the Stress Level of Responders in Critical Situations during a Realistic Full-Scale Training.

Different incidents have big psychological impacts on humanitarian responders, in which consequences vary from short-term effects to PTSD. Therefore, humanitarian responders should be selected very carefully. They should also have more specific preparation for their missions. Mental after-care should be obligatory. Further studies are needed to understand and avoid reasons for the development of PTSD or other potential problems of responders.