{"id":468,"date":"2025-02-21T14:29:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/?page_id=468"},"modified":"2025-07-05T18:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T18:18:55","slug":"aims","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/aims\/","title":{"rendered":"Aims"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PURPOSE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONFERENCE<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This International Conference on Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Services in Disaster Management aims to bring together scientific and academic experts, policymakers and administrators, professionals and practitioners in mental health and psychosocial support on a single platform. The main purpose of the conference involve &#8211;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Highlight the mental health and psychosocial challenges of individuals, families, communities affected by natural and man-made disasters<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Convergence of ideas and mutual learning from different stakeholders involved in Disaster Management<\/li>\n\n<li>Serve as platform for networking, collaborations, and partnership among professionals, organizations, sectors and thus foster a multidisciplinary approach to Disaster Management<\/li>\n\n<li>Promotion and advocacy for prioritizing mental and psychosocial well-being of disaster affected people. Pushing for global, national, local levels policy changes to ensure more funding, resources, and attentions towards MHPSS services<\/li>\n\n<li>Identify and address gaps in the field of Disaster Management and Climate change, particualrly with respect to their psychosocial and mental health conseqeunces<\/li>\n\n<li>Become a global platform for sharing the research with peers from different disciplines relevant to MHPSS in disaster management and thus promoting interdisciplinary approach to research in mental health, disaster management, and climate change.<\/li>\n\n<li>Deliberate on possible strategies and solutions to address the gaps in mental and psychosocial well-being of individuals and groups exposed to disasters and\/or traumatic events.<\/li>\n\n<li>Hight the importance of integrating of disaster management knowledge into mainstream academic and research institutions.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event will serve as a convergence point for diverse perspectives, knowledge exchange, fostering collaborations across organizations from public, private, and social sectors, and the development of best practices for managing the psychosocial impacts of both natural and human-made disasters<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.37.33-A-powerful-conceptual-illustration-depicting-the-psychosocial-impact-of-disasters.-The-image-shows-a-community-affected-by-a-disaster-with-individual-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-727 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>U<\/strong><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">nderstanding the Psychosocial Impact of Disasters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To deepen the understanding of the mental health consequences of disasters on individuals, families, and communities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore how various types of disasters\u2014natural, man-made, and climate change-induced\u2014trigger complex emotional, psychological, and social challenges.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address the compounded effects of violence, internal conflicts, and displacement, with particular focus on migration, stress, and adversities faced by affected populations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"971\" src=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-807 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited.jpg 971w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-26-at-18.52.43_af6ad632-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h5><b>Contributing to Research and Evidence-Based Practice:<\/b><\/h5>To provide a unique platform for experts, policymakers, NGOs, private corporations, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and best practices in disaster response and recovery.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To foster collaboration across sectors, including public health, mental health, humanitarian aid, and disaster risk reduction, to build a more resilient and cohesive response to crises.<\/p><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-731 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.48.52-A-conceptual-illustration-highlighting-the-advocacy-for-integrating-mental-health-and-psychosocial-considerations-into-disaster-risk-reduction-policie-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><h5><b>Advocating for Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations in Disaster Risk Reduction:<\/b><\/h5>To advocate for the integration of mental health and psychosocial considerations into disaster risk reduction frameworks and policies at national and international levels.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To raise awareness about the critical role of mental health in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring that mental health services are adequately funded, resourced, and prioritized.<\/p><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts-.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-726 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts-.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts--300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts--150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts--768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts--600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-02-24-16.42.27-A-conceptual-illustration-showcasing-multidisciplinary-approaches-to-psychosocial-support-and-mental-health-in-disaster-management.-The-image-depicts--100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable networking and partnerships between international organizations, local practitioners, Health and mental health and community based organizations  institutions, facilitating long-term cooperation in the field of disaster management. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1277 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.43.46-An-illustration-depicting-best-practices-for-intervening-with-trauma-affected-individuals-in-a-disaster-context.-The-image-shows-a-compassionate-human-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deliberate<\/strong> <strong>on Effective strategies and solutions for trauma affected persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deliberate on possible strategies and solutions to address the gaps in mental and psychosocial well-being of individuals and groups exposed to disasters and\/or traumatic events.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1278 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/pssdm.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DALL\u00b7E-2025-03-12-14.49.21-An-illustration-of-a-digital-platform-for-researchers-to-share-their-work-with-peers.-The-image-features-a-diverse-group-of-academics-and-professional-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Become a global platform for sharing the research with peers from different disciplines relevant to MHPSS in disaster management and thus promoting interdisciplinary approach to research in mental health, disaster management, and climate change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p 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