This article reviews different debriefings, including critical incident stress management, and evaluates research findings related to the model.

The Department of Homeland Security website for first responders provides a portal that allows Federal, State, local, and tribal first responders to easily access and leverage Federal web services; information on resources, products, standards, testing, and evaluation; and best practices in a collaborative environment.

This article reviews advances that have been made in research and experience after 9/11 that have led to the development of evidence-based and evidence-informed guidelines and strategies to support the design and implementation of public mental health programs after terrorism and disaster. [Authors: Watson, P.J., Brymer, M. J., and Bonanno, G. A.]

This paper offers a statistical review of CISM [critical incident stress management] as an integrated multicomponent Intervention system. [Authors: Rose, S.C., Bisson, J., Churchchill, R., and Wessely, S.]

Offered through the website Coursera, this 7-hour course introduces students to the RAPID model of Psychological First Aid (Reflective Listening, Assessment of Needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition). While students must pay to receive a certificate of course completion, they can take the course free of charge without receiving a certificate (though site registration is required).

The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, according to its website, is to provide leadership, education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive Intervention and disaster behavioral health services to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities worldwide.

This web page discusses the role psychiatrists play in preparing for and responding to disasters and other mass traumas. It provides information about how psychiatrists can participate in helping communities get ready for disasters; assess the community’s mental health needs, including how people with serious mental illness are affected; and use evidence-based approaches for interventions.

This blog post explains why children are more vulnerable to mental health issues and conditions during a disaster or emergency. It also discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s At-Risk Task Force, which ensures the identification and prioritization of the mental and physical health needs of at-risk populations.

This fact sheet provides information for disaster managers and planners about the challenges that women face in East Asia and the Pacific. The document highlights key findings, explains why women are at higher risk, and describes recommendations for best practices in the planning, decision-making, and implementation processes.

In this tip sheet, NDIN provides religious leaders with information on SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline, which offers 24/7 crisis counseling throughout the year for individuals and families experiencing distress because of disasters. NDIN explains who answers the Disaster Distress Helpline, what happens when someone calls or texts the helpline, and what services are available, as well as when the helpline should be used as a referral.

Catholic Charities USA provides leadership and resources to help its member agencies respond to disasters in the United States; offers disaster case management services; and collaborates and coordinates with partners including the American Red Cross and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and with local, state, and national government agencies.

This paper describes the Assessment, Intervention, and Trauma Treatment model, which integrates various assessment and triage protocols with the seven-stage Intervention model, and the ten-step acute traumatic stress management protocol. [Author: Roberts, A. R.]

OSHA ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, and education. This section of the OSHA website provides information and resources related to bioterrorism.

This primer provides an overview of CISM as a comprehensive, integrative, multicomponent Intervention system to use in a wide variety of community and occupational settings. The document briefly describes the seven core components of CISM and emphasizes the importance of using multiple interventions within the CISM framework.

This article examines the effect of brief Interventions, including critical incident stress management, following the World Trade Center disaster. [Authors: Boscarino, J., Adams, R. and Figley, C.]

FEMA offers free independent study courses that can be completed for continuing education units. Courses cover topics such as emergency preparedness, developing and managing volunteers, and the Incident Command System.

FEMA is the U.S. Government’s principal agency charged with building and supporting the Nation’s emergency management system.