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Conducting research on disaster mental health in developing countries: a proposed model |
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| Authors: | B LIMA S PAI H SANTACRUZ J LOZANO H CHAVEZ N SAMANIEGO |
| Institution: | B. Lima Associate Professor Departments of Psychiatry School of Medicine and Mental Hygiene School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University;S. Pai Instructor Department of Psychiatry Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine;H. Santacruz Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Universidad Javeriana Columbia;J. Lozano Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Universidad Javeriana and Chief Division of Mental Health Tolima State Health Secretariat Colombia;H. Chavez Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry Universidad Central del Ecuador and Public Health Officer Division of Mental Health Ministry of Health Ecuador;N. Samaniego Professor and Chairman Department of Psychiatry Universidad Central del Ecuador and Chief Division of Mental Health Ministry of Health Ecuador |
| Abstract: | The psychological consequences of disasters are known to be significant, but research efforts in developing countries have been sporadic. This paper reports a successful collaborative project conducted in Armero, Colombia, and in Ecuador. It outlines its origins, summarizes its findings, and identifies the essential ingredients that were responsible for its positive outcome. It is recommended that these guidelines be adhered to for the development of similar projects elsewhere, to ensure a significant impact on advancing the field, policy-making, delivering appropriate mental health care, and training of providers. |
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