Protocols and strategies to use emergency psychology in the face of an emergency: A systematic review

Limone, Pierpaolo; Toto, Giusi Antonia

doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103697

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“…This increasing psychological discomfort was evident from the first weeks of the lockdown. To address and prevent it, the Italian National Council of Psychologists encouraged registered specialists to provide online psychological support to the population (Crescenzo et al, 2021a,b;Limone and Toto, 2022).…”

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After the first lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions, experiences, and effects on well-being in Italian people

Covelli,

Camisasca,

Manzoni

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundSince the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent measures of containment, multiple studies have been conducted aimed at assessing the impacts on people’s psychophysical well-being; however, few studies have investigated the general population’s perceptions, experiences, and effects by adopting a mixed-method approach.MethodsA total of 855 Italian participants completed an online survey, conducted in the period following the first lockdown in Italy. Psychological well-being, perceived stress and COVID-19-related fears were assessed by standardized questionnaires (Psychological General Well-Being Index-Short version, Perceived Stress Scale 10, and Multidimensional Assessment of COVID-19-Related Fears). The process of sense-making of the experience during the lockdown period was also evaluated by means of an open-ended question.ResultsParticipants reported a lower level of general well-being, and a higher level of both perceived stress and COVID-19-related fear during the lockdown period compared to the time of the survey (1 month after the resumption of activities). The thematic analysis of responses to the open-ended question revealed two factors and five clusters, which explain the thematic variance among the narratives: the first factor refers to the type of experience (emotional states and feelings vs. objective descriptions of daily activities), while the second concerns positive or negative connotations of the experiences reported.ConclusionsThis study explored the psychological impact of the first lockdown on people’s well-being, and described the process of making sense of the experience during the lockdown 1 month after going back to previous habits. Results highlighted the effectiveness of the mixed-method approach for an in-depth and exhaustive investigation of people’s psychological condition during and after the first lockdown.

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After the first lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions, experiences, and effects on well-being in Italian people

Covelli,

Camisasca,

Manzoni

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…De manera general, los trabajos publicados sobre intervenciones psicológicas en crisis están dirigidas al abordaje de población general que pasa por situaciones excepcionales de estrés grave (Cunha, Soares-Oliveira y Pereira, 2009;Limone y Toto, 2022), no así al trabajo con personas con diagnóstico de salud mental en una situación de crisis, a pesar de que se tratan de los principales receptores de atención por parte de psicólogos clínicos en los dispositivos públicos de salud mental. Nos encontramos frecuentemente con personas que, en determinados momentos, van a requerir de una atención especializada que les permita transitar esas "crisis" de la mejor manera posible, sin embargo, las referencias en este campo son limitadas o no exclusivas de nuestra especialidad (Kaplan y Sadock, 1999;Sociedad Española de Urgencias Psiquiátricas, 2018).…”

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Clinical Psychology in Hospital Emergencies, First Experiences

García Cid,

Menéndez-García,

González Vives

et al. 2024

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La atención psicológica en Urgencias se trata de un ámbito escasamente explorado por parte de los hospitales del Sistema Nacional de Salud. Dada dicha ausencia, en el año 2020, se incorporó la figura del residente de psicología clínica al Servicio de Urgencias del Hospital Puerta de Hierro de Majadahonda, conformando así un equipo multidisciplinar de Salud Mental. Tras tres años de presencia en este servicio, se evaluó, por medio de una encuesta, la percepción del desempeño, de la diferenciación de funciones y de la satisfacción general ante la figura de las residentes por parte de 20 facultativos de psiquiatría y 14 residentes de psiquiatría. En el siguiente artículo se expone un recorrido por la creación de la figura y el rol de los residentes de psicología clínica en Urgencias así como la valoración del desempeño y la satisfacción general.

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Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Support Following a Disaster: A Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Approach

Attard,

Sarieddine

2024

SPE International Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition

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In the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Derna caused by Storm Daniel in September 2023, a comprehensive psychosocial support (PSS) initiative was implemented as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to address the significant mental health needs of the affected population. Led by three psychologists, the initiative focused on immediate and structured mental health support through individual and group sessions. The team attended locations where displaced individuals were residing after the disaster. A total of 111 adults and 95 children participated voluntarily following informed consent. Most adults experienced the loss of a family member, damage to their homes, and witnessed fatalities. The mental health status of adults was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale – Revised (IES-R), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). These tools highlighted the extent of psychological distress, including anxiety and depression. A total of 211 interventions for adults were implemented, including individual sessions, group sessions, and follow-up sessions. Individual sessions provided personalized counselling, while group therapy fostered a sense of community and shared experience, which is essential for psychological healing. Severe cases were referred for further mental health support. The psychological status of participating children was also assessed. Many exhibited behavioural changes, emotional disturbances, and physical symptoms such as nightmares, sleep disturbances, and mood swings. Individual and group sessions for children included tailored interventions like storytelling, drawing therapy, and group activities to develop coping mechanisms. This mental health initiative highlighted the importance of CSR efforts, playing a pivotal role in humanitarian support during such events. The intervention successfully identified and began addressing severe mental health issues within the flood-affected population, offering immediate psychological relief and establishing a foundation for long-term support strategies. It emphasized the need to combine professional mental health services with community-based support systems to build resilience and facilitate recovery. The PSS initiative in Derna was crucial in mitigating the disaster's mental health impact, underscoring the importance of sustained and integrated mental health support in post-disaster recovery and the humanitarian approach through CSR.

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Protocols and strategies to use emergency psychology in the face of an emergency: A systematic review

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

After the first lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions, experiences, and effects on well-being in Italian people

After the first lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions, experiences, and effects on well-being in Italian people

Clinical Psychology in Hospital Emergencies, First Experiences

Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Support Following a Disaster: A Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Approach

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