Atención psicológica postdesastres: Más que un "guarde la calma". Una revisión de los modelos de las estrategias de intervención

Abstract

This article describes some of the concepts of care strategies after disasters that have been published over the past 5 years in PsicoRedalyc and APA PsyArticles. From the review highlights the fact that Hispanic publications are minimal in contrast to the more than 100 disasters occurred between 2001 and 2010. Systematized models are also presented on the experience of disasters occurring around the world and which have generated different guidelines for the care of mental health professionals to victims. It distinguishes a trend in the application of techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy and an interest in the prevention of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Copyright 2010 by Sociedad Chilena de Psicología Clínica.