Ilan KelmanAug 3, 2025
"Psychosocial Impacts of Belgium’s 2021 Floods"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disaster-by-choice/202508/psychosocial-impacts-of-belgiums-2021-floods
 
#DisasterPsychology #DRR #DisasterRiskReduction #DisasterRiskManagement #FloodRiskReduction #FloodRiskManagement #DisastersAreNotNatural #NoNaturalDisasters #Flood #Floods #Flooding #Belgium #Vesdre #VesdreValley #Meuse #RiverMeuse #Liège #Liege
Psychosocial Impacts of Belgium’s 2021 Floods

A recent paper offers insights into psychosocial flood impacts, examining the medium-term effects of Belgium’s 2021 flood disaster.

Psychology Today
Ilan KelmanApr 19, 2025
"Psychological Effects of Sudden Himalayan Floods"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disaster-by-choice/202504/psychological-effects-of-sudden-himalayan-floods
#PhD #research by Aaliya Aaliya.
 
#GLOF #GLOFs #PhDLife #HKH #Himalayas #Floods #FloodRisk #DRR #DisasterPsychology #Hunza #HunzaValley #Pakistan
Psychological Effects of Sudden Himalayan Floods

Sudden floods in the Himalayas are leading to severe psychological impacts. A PhD student hopes her research will help.

Psychology Today
Ilan KelmanJul 30, 2024
"Creative Thinking in Crisis Psychology: Accepting and expecting the unexpected"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disaster-by-choice/202407/creative-thinking-in-crisis-psychology
...and games about disasters https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disaster-by-choice/202305/supporting-mental-health-through-disaster-prevention
 
#Creativity #CrisisPsychology #DisasterPsychology #UnknownUnknowns #DevilsAdvocate #DRR
#DisasterRiskReduction #DisasterRiskManagement
Creative Thinking in Crisis Psychology

Many crises happen due to boxed-in thinking. Creative thinking can aid crisis psychology in avoiding such pitfalls.

Psychology Today
Ilan KelmanMar 18, 2024
"What Stops People from Helping During Crises?"
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disaster-by-choice/202403/what-stops-people-from-helping-during-crises
 
#DRR #altriusm #DisasterPsychology #FirstAid #disaster #disasters #MentalHealth
What Stops People from Helping During Crises?

A new study offers insights for motivating people to assist others in need.

Psychology Today
John GuilaranNov 6, 2022

Hello, everyone! I'm John, a clinical and disaster psychologist and associate professor at the University of the Philippines in Iloilo, Philippines.

I mainly study social support, disaster mental health, and first/emergency responders. #disasterpsychology #clinicalpsychology #disasters #psychology

Show threadJohn GuilaranNov 6, 2022
@kaitclark awesome! add me, too, :) #disasterpsychology #clinicalpsychology