SMEM and Distaster Fatigue

This is just a quick landing place for a number of resources that were shared during the 4/19/13 #SMEMCHAT regarding #DisasterFatigue and Stress reducers in the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombings and subsequent manhunt.

Many thanks to all of the SMEMCHAT participants!

MRT @lclobrano: With all the #Boston coverage, it's important to take care of yourself. Some tips: redcross.org/news/article/R… #disasterfatigue

— Nathan Hunerwadel (@SMEM911) April 19, 2013

View the archives here (thanks to @MaryJoFly)

#SMEMChat archive for 4/19/13: ow.ly/keyel re: #disasterfatigue and stress management. #smem #smemarchive
— Mary Jo Flynn (@MaryJoFly) April 19, 2013

Alternative format for #smemchat archive 4/19/13 re: disaster fatigue and stress management ow.ly/keyG2 #smem #smemarchive
— Mary Jo Flynn (@MaryJoFly) April 19, 2013

Resources:

"Coping with Shelter-in-Place Emergencies" from Red Cross Ready on @llis 1.usa.gov/14BH4g0 & online nasponline.org/resources/cris… … #smemchat
— DHS Lessons Learned (@LLIS) April 19, 2013

Thanks! RT @llis: HHS also published in 2005 "A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions" 1.usa.gov/104iuvq #smemchat
— Nathan Hunerwadel (@SMEM911) April 19, 2013

Txs! RT @redcrossmom: Impt that anyone following/working disaster response recognize compassion fatigue compassionfatigue.org/pages/symptoms… #smemchat
— Nathan Hunerwadel (@SMEM911) April 19, 2013

@llis @krobertory @thefrewgroup There is also a free number to call, courtesy of SAMHSA - disasterdistress.samhsa.gov#SMEMchat
— Alex Ortiz (@ADO_Ortiz) April 19, 2013

@krobertory @thefrewgroup #smemchat Yes. A free managing stress SAMHSA pdf download at store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA05-…
— DHS Lessons Learned (@LLIS) April 19, 2013

1.usa.gov/104iuvq says"Allow time off for workers who experienced personal trauma/loss & promote a positive work environment" #smemchat
— DHS Lessons Learned (@LLIS) April 19, 2013

Important that anyone following or working disaster response recognize compassion fatigue compassionfatigue.org/pages/symptoms… #smemchat
— Christine Thompson (@redcrossmom) April 19, 2013

"shared fate" phenomena can compound threat of compassion fatigue" (Caregivers traumatized by same event) 1.usa.gov/XViEv6 #smemchat
— DHS Lessons Learned (@LLIS) April 19, 2013

@llis has "Near Ground Zero: Compassion Fatigue in The Aftermath of September 11" 1.usa.gov/XViEv6 #smemchat
— DHS Lessons Learned (@LLIS) April 19, 2013