The Institute for Disaster Mental Health

The Institute for Disaster Mental Health is a center dedicated to studying and improving how people cope with natural and human-made disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or mass tragedies. It provides training, research, and resources to support mental health before, during, and after disasters. The institute aims to help individuals and communities build resilience, recover emotionally, and reduce long-term psychological impacts by sharing best practices and evidence-based interventions. Its work is crucial in strengthening mental health responses to crises and promoting healing in affected populations.