'I can see clearly now': clarifying the role of psychiatry in global disaster.

William Pridmore

Published in: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2021)

A novel framework for the psychiatrist's contributions was proposed. Specific knowledge of disaster psychiatry may be worthwhile, and establishment of a public disaster psychiatry centre is reasonable. Research should further examine the role of tele-psychiatry and pursue a best practice for community and front-line employee psychological preparedness.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
primary care
emergency department
depressive symptoms