A Survey on the Public Perceptions of Disaster-Related Mental Health Service
10.4306/jknpa.2021.60.1.53
- Author:
Song-Eun LEE
1
;
Nabin LEE
;
Seonyoung YOO
;
Dowon PARK
;
Kyoungsun JEON
;
Tae-Yeon HWANG
;
Jung Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Divisions of Disaster Mental Health Services and 3 Mental Health Service and Planning, National Center for Mental Health, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2021;60(1):53-60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:This study examined post-disaster mental health problems and related public perception of disaster-related mental health services. The differences of these perceptions according to the disaster experience and disaster type were also investigated.
Methods:Data were collected via telephone and online surveys, and information from 2928 respondents was analyzed. The participants were allocated across age, sex, and residence area.
Results:Those who had experienced disasters showed a more negative perception of post-disaster mental health services than those who had not. While natural disaster survivors most often reported financial problems as secondary stressors after a disaster, social disaster survivors were more likely to report mental health problems. Regarding national mental health support for disaster, disaster-experiencing respondents more often tended to prefer mental health services than non-disaster-experiencing respondents.
Conclusion:The current study can help understand the public perception of disaster-related mental health and the needs of mental health services. These findings could suggest directions and grounds for policies of a national support system for disaster-related mental health.
