The acute and longstanding effects of war, conflict, and unrest are substantial. Beck Institute is committed to helping people experiencing crises and those who support them during difficult periods. Below are resources for health and mental health professionals, as well as the general public, who might be engaged in helping individuals impacted by conflict.
Webinars
Websites
- War and disaster resources for mental health professionals from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- Resources on refugee health and behavioral health from SAMHSA
- WHO’s psychological first aid for field workers
- Skills for Psychological Recovery Manual and Handouts from the US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Managing Grief After Disaster from the US Department of Veterans Affairs
- For those treating clients not directly affected, but who might be feeling stress about the current conflict in Eastern Europe, here is advice from the APA
Articles
- A Full Systematic Review on the Effects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Mental Health Symptoms in Child Refugees
- Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Syrian Refugee Women in Turkey: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Successfully Treating Refugees’ Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in a Ugandan Settlement with Group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy