Addressing the Psychosocial Elements of Slow Motion Technological Disasters
Addressing the Psychosocial Elements of Slow Motion Technological Disasters
Description:
This is a comprehensive manual for any professional or community leader seeking to intervene to address psychosocial issues (or to be sensitive to these issues) in a chronically contaminated community, with a broad range of information, key points to consider, and strategies.
Target Situation:
Professionals or community leaders who want to sensitively address psychosocial issues in a community experiencing chronic environmental contamination.
Case Studies:
Manual repeatedly uses the case of asbestos exposure in Libby, Montana, as a case study to demonstrate principles and strategies.
Notes:
Can be used in conjunction with Addressing the Psychosocial Elements of Slow Motion Technological Disasters presentation slides.
Additional Reading:
Cline, R.J.W., et al. (2014). The role of social toxicity in responses to a slowly-evolving environmental disaster: The case of amphibole asbestos exposure in Libby, Montana, USA. American Journal of Community Psychology, 54, 12-27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-014-9660-4external icon
Resource Type:
Manual or guide
Source:
Center for Asbestos Related Disease
Publication Year:
2003
Target Audience(s):
Community leaders, physicians, public health professionals, emergency managers mental health professionals, environmental professionals, local government
3 Keys Framework
Main objective:
Recognize, Prepare, Partner
Secondary objective:
Legitimize Stress, Communicate Risk, Community Preparation, Long-Term Interventions, Retraumatization & Chronic Stress, Community Engagement, Informal Outreach Mechanisms