Psychiatric Disorders Among Transported Hurricane Evacuees: Acute-phase Findings in a Large Receiving Shelter Site

Abstract

CME Educational Objectives 1. Discuss unique considerations for planning mental health interventions following large-scale catastrophes resulting in mass evacuations from metropolitan areas. 2. Identify the types of psychiatric disorders and other presenting problems to mental health responders following large-scale catastrophes resulting in mass evacuations from metropolitan areas. 3. List the types of psychotropic medications most likely to be needed by clinicians responding to the mental health issues of evacuees.