Surviving the Storm - A Neurons to Neighborhood Approach to Natural Disasters

Disasters can affect the brain both psychologically and neurologically. One approach to handling large groups of victims is a community-based participatory approach using the psychology of religion and spirituality. Proactive disaster preparedness can model composure under duress and influence behavior.

Participants:

Mary Gregerson, PhD; Rodney Lowman, PhD; Aimee Karstens, MS; Jamie Aten, PhD.
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