Kozu Shuei, Homma Hiroaki
Clinical Social Worker, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; PhD Candidate, Simmons College School of Social Work, Boston, Massachusetts.
Miyagi Comprehensive Children's Center, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan.
J Emerg Manag. 2014 Nov-Dec;12(6):431-9. doi: 10.5055/jem.2014.0206.
The Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011 brought unprecedented challenges to individuals, families, and communities of the Tohoku region in Japan. Children are especially vulnerable to the postdisaster risk factors that impact their ability to heal. The destruction of the infrastructure by the disasters made it more challenging to reach out to children in an area where the stigma against mental illness is persistent. The authors share their experiences, what they heard from patients, and their reflections on lessons learned. The authors recommend the development of a coordinated mental health response system in preparation for the next disaster.
2011年3月11日的东日本大地震给日本东北地区的个人、家庭和社区带来了前所未有的挑战。儿童尤其容易受到灾后风险因素的影响，这些因素会影响他们的康复能力。灾害对基础设施的破坏，使得在一个对精神疾病存在持续污名化的地区接触儿童变得更具挑战性。作者分享了他们的经历、从患者那里听到的情况以及他们对所吸取教训的反思。作者建议建立一个协调一致的心理健康应对系统，为下一次灾害做好准备。
