Psychiatric Symptoms and Clinical Diagnosis in High School Students Exposed to the Sewol Ferry Disaster.
Conclusion: During the acute aftermath of the Sewol Ferry Disaster, volunteer psychiatrists were able to provide services. These services included psychiatric assessments, crisis counseling, psychological first aid, and referrals for ongoing care. More than half of the students were perceived to have a psychiatric diagnosis, and a substantial proportion of students needed further treatment. Future research should focus on the short- and long-term effects of psychiatric interventions and the characterization of post-disaster mental health needs and service provision patterns.
PMID: 30718991 [PubMed - in process]
Source: J Korean Med Sci - Category: General Medicine Authors: Oh JK, Lee MS, Bae SM, Kim E, Hwang JW, Chang HY, Lee J, Kim J, Lee CS, Park J, Bhang SY Tags: J Korean Med Sci Source Type: research
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