Psychiatry Investig.
2019 Jul;16(7):513-523. 10.30773/pi.2019.04.30.
Mental Health Interventions Provided by Volunteer Psychiatrists after the Sewol Ferry Disaster: April 16–November 30, 2014
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- 1Department of Psychiatry, Gachon University School of Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
- 2Department of Meditation Psychology, Nungin University, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea.
- 3Maumtodak Psychiatry Clinic, Ansan, Republic of Korea.
- 4Goodmind Psychiatry Clinic, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
- 5Inarae Psychiatry Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- 6Department of Psychiatry, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.
- 7Department of Psychiatry, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
- 8Sunflower Center of Southern Gyeonggi for Women and Children Victims of Violence, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
- 9Department of Psychiatry, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Republic of Korea.
- 10Department of Psychiatry, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
- 11Department of Psychiatry, Eulji University School of Medicine, Eulji University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea. dresme@dreamwiz.com
- KMID: 2454720
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.30773/pi.2019.04.30
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to examine the experience of volunteer psychiatrists who provided mental health interventions to adolescents and teachers of Danwon High School from April 16, 2014, to November 30, 2014.
METHODS
Data for this study were collected from 72 volunteer psychiatrists about their intervention experiences for 212 adolescents and 32 teachers during the eight months following the disaster. Developmental survey themes were identified, and coding was used to analyze the data. In addition, qualitative data analysis was performed using ATLAS.ti (version 8.2, 2018, ATLAS.ti GmbH).
RESULTS
A volunteer prepared with appropriate mental health interventions may facilitate the emergency response to a disaster. Intervention services included psychological first aid, psychoeducation, screening, anxiety reduction techniques, and group therapy.
CONCLUSION
In the acute aftermath of the Sewol Ferry disaster of April 16, 2014, volunteer psychiatrists were able to provide mental health interventions in a disaster response setting. The outcomes from this study have important policy and mental health system implications for volunteer psychiatrists. The results of this study constitute the basis of a better understanding of the essential mechanisms of crisis interventions after a disaster.
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