Crisis Intervention

D. Hamaoka*, D. Benedek, T. Grieger, R. J. Ursano

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Abstract

Crisis is defined as a critical turning point of a situation or event and often follows natural disasters and acts of terrorism. Crises affect individuals, groups, and communities. Interventions can be used at each of these levels to help mitigate the negative psychological and behavioral sequelae. © 2007

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Stress
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages662-667
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780123739476
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

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