Mental health and psychosocial interventions to limit the adverse psychological effects of disasters and emergencies in China: a scoping review

Li, Gen; Shi, Wei; Gao, Xing; Shi, Xinyi; Feng, Xiaoyu; Dian-nong, Liang; Li, Chunbo; Phillips, Michael R.; Hall, Brian J.

doi:10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100580

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“…Institutions should facilitate platforms where educators from various disaster-prone regions can exchange experiences, insights, and solutions. Such platforms can foster a sense of collective identity and shared purpose, amplifying the impact of individual efforts [ 93 ].…”

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Promoting community resilience through disaster education: Review of community-based interventions with a focus on teacher resilience and well-being

Fu,

Zhang

2024

PLoS ONE

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Teachers play a pivotal role, both as educators and community leaders at the heart of any communities. This study seeks to address: "How do community-based interventions influence teacher resilience and well-being in the context of disaster education, and consequently, how does this affect overall community resilience?" Employing the rigorous PRISMA systematic review approach, we examined relevant studies, emphasizing the relationship between teacher resilience, well-being, and the efficacy of community-based disaster education interventions. 47 studies met the specific inclusion criteria and were included in in-depth analysis. This study identified a set of key interventions that have demonstrably boosted teacher resilience and well-being. There was a discernible positive relationship between teacher resilience and the effectiveness of community disaster education initiatives. The relationship between teacher resilience, their well-being, and effective community-based disaster education interventions is intricate and multifaceted. Enhanced teacher resilience contributes substantially to the success of disaster education programs. The interplay between teacher and community resilience emerged as a complex, symbiotic relationship, with teacher well-being acting as a cornerstone for effective community-based interventions. Reinforcing teacher resilience and well-being is integral to the success of community-based disaster education initiatives. Ensuring their well-being not only enhances educational outcomes but also fortifies community resilience. Teachers play a pivotal role in not only educating the younger generation but also in enhancing community resilience. Thus, any strategy aimed at supporting community resilience must integrate comprehensive measures to ensure the well-being and resilience of teachers. This nexus between education and community resilience emphasizes the necessity for integrated, holistic, and community-centric approaches to disaster management.

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Promoting community resilience through disaster education: Review of community-based interventions with a focus on teacher resilience and well-being

Fu,

Zhang

2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Numerous psychological intervention programs have been developed specifically to address and alleviate depressive symptoms following natural disasters. These programs encompass various approaches such as individual and group‐based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative exposure therapy, meditation relaxation, and debriefing (Li et al, 2022; Pfefferbaum et al, 2017).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Longitudinal associations between social support trajectories and quality of life mediated by depressive symptoms: A 10‐year cohort study of Wenchuan earthquake

Chen,

Shi,

et al. 2023

Journal of Adolescence

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IntroductionPrevious studies on associations between social support and quality of life (QoL) have usually employed a variable‐centered approach, without considering individual variances in time‐varying changes in social support. This study explores trajectories of social support and whether depressive symptoms mediate associations between social support trajectories and QoL 10 years after an earthquake.MethodsSeven hundred and forty‐four Chinese adolescents exposed to the Wenchuan earthquake were surveyed on social support at 6‐, 18‐, and 24‐months and depressive symptoms at 30‐months postearthquake (T30m). They provided valid data on QoL after 10 years of the earthquake (T10y). The latent class growth analysis was used to estimate social support trajectories. Mediation analysis was then conducted to test whether depressive symptoms at T30m mediated associations between social support trajectories and QoL at T10y.ResultsThree trajectories of social support were identified: low decreasing (31.6%), moderate decreasing (55.4%), and persistent high (13.0%) groups. Depressive symptoms significantly mediated the effects of social support trajectories (relative to the low support trajectory) on future QoL (95% CIs: 0.70–1.78 and 1.41–3.37 for moderate decreasing and persistent high groups, respectively).ConclusionsSocial support shows individual differences over time. Moderate and high social support trajectories improve 10‐year QoL partly by reducing depressive symptoms. Therefore, interventions aimed at enhancing social support and reducing depressive symptoms may be more effective in enhancing QoL in the aftermath of disasters.

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“…Nineteen reviews with Environmental Events interventions were identified (Al-Tamimi & Leavey, 2022;Alzaghoul, McKinlay, & Archer, 2022;Brown, de Graaff, Annan, & Betancourt, 2017a;Brown et al, 2017b;Coombe et al, 2015;Doherty et al, 2021;Fu & Underwood, 2015;Gillespie et al, 2022;Gwozdziewycz & Mehl-Madrona, 2013;Kiss et al, 2020;Le Roux & Cobham, 2022;Li et al, 2022;Lipinski, Liu, & Wong, 2016;Lopes, Macedo, Coutinho, Figueira, & Ventura, 2014;Natha & Daiches, 2014;O'Sullivan, Bosqui, & Shannon, 2016;Pfefferbaum, Nitiéma, & Newman, 2019;Purgato et al, 2018aPurgato et al, , 2018b. Examples of environmental determinants of mental health include natural disasters, industrial disasters, war or conflict, climate change, and forced migration.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Two reviews focused on psychosocial interventions for individuals of all ages who had been exposed to a variety of environmental events. One of these reviews focused on events in China, including the Wenchuan earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic, and considered a range of psychosocial and traditional Chinese interventions (Li et al, 2022). Overall, interventions led to improvement in all psychological outcomes assessed (e.g.…”

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Interventions targeting social determinants of mental disorders and the Sustainable Development Goals: a systematic review of reviews

Oswald,

Nguyen,

Mirza

et al. 2024

Psychol. Med.

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Globally, mental disorders account for almost 20% of disease burden and there is growing evidence that mental disorders are socially determined. Tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which address social determinants of mental disorders, may be an effective way to reduce the global burden of mental disorders. We conducted a systematic review of reviews to examine the evidence base for interventions that map onto the UN SDGs and seek to improve mental health through targeting known social determinants of mental disorders. We included 101 reviews in the final review, covering demographic, economic, environmental events, neighborhood, and sociocultural domains. This review presents interventions with the strongest evidence base for the prevention of mental disorders and highlights synergies where addressing the UN SDGs can be beneficial for mental health.

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Mental health and psychosocial interventions to limit the adverse psychological effects of disasters and emergencies in China: a scoping review

Cited by 8 publications

References 84 publications

Promoting community resilience through disaster education: Review of community-based interventions with a focus on teacher resilience and well-being

Promoting community resilience through disaster education: Review of community-based interventions with a focus on teacher resilience and well-being

Longitudinal associations between social support trajectories and quality of life mediated by depressive symptoms: A 10‐year cohort study of Wenchuan earthquake

Interventions targeting social determinants of mental disorders and the Sustainable Development Goals: a systematic review of reviews

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