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All-Hazards Disaster Behavioral Health: Optimizing Psychological Health and Resiliency in Difficult Economic Times Conference

This issue of The Dialogue summarizes the information presented and discussed at the All-Hazards Disaster Behavioral Health: Optimizing Psychological Health and Resiliency in Difficult Economic Times conference. This 3-day conference (March 30 to April 1, 2009) brought together disaster mental health and substance abuse coordinators, researchers, and other professionals from across the country to discuss how to maximize resources, build resilience, and manage stress in difficult economic times.

The conference succeeded in providing a collaborative environment in which attendees exchanged valuable information to inform future efforts for making the promotion of resilience and psychological health a priority.

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Inside This Issue
Day One
Video Montage: The Economic Crisis: An All-Hazards Event and Keynote Address: The Economic Crisis and Disaster Behavioral Health
Reflections of Resilience During Stressful Economic Times
Understanding and Facilitating Resilience
Case Study on Community Resilience During Stressful Economic Times
Concurrent Small Group Discussions: Stress Inoculation Through Building Resilience
Day Two
Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People: Progress and Possibilities—Report Findings
Disaster- and Crisis-Related Suicide Prevention and Intervention: Impact of Current Economic Crisis
Psychological First Aid (PFA): Models, Applications, and Training
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Day Three
Promoting Psychological Resilience in Stressful Times: Getting the Word Out
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