Problem: Disaster Behavioral Health
An increasing number of helpers are needed to specialize in disaster behavioral health. These professionals work with those who have been involved in fires, floods, war, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes as well as person-caused disasters such as school shootings, bombings, auto accidents, acts of terrorism, bankruptcies, rape, and murder.
a) Reflect on how you think you would do as workers in this specialty area.
b) Would you find this work energizing or draining?