Journal article
The asia pacific disaster mental health network: Setting a mental health agenda for the region
EA Newnham, PL Dzidic, ELP Mergelsberg, B Guragain, EYY Chan, Y Kim, J Leaning, R Kayano, M Wright, L Kaththiriarachchi, H Kato, T Osawa, L Gibbs
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | MDPI | Published : 2020
Abstract
Addressing the psychological mechanisms and structural inequalities that underpin mental health issues is critical to recovery following disasters and pandemics. The Asia Pacific Disaster Mental Health Network was established in June 2020 in response to the current disaster climate and to foster advancements in disaster-oriented mental health research, practice and policy across the region. Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) Thematic Platform for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM), the network brings together leading disaster psychiatry, psychology and public health experts. Our aim is to advance policy, research and targeted translation of the evidence..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This research was supported by the World Health Organization Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre-WKC: K19007).