Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health in Federal Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Assessment and Recommendations
September 22, 2010
A Report of the Disaster Mental Health Subcommittee of the National Biodefense Science Board
Adopted by the National Biodefense Science Board
“Careful attention to mental and behavioral health concerns should be an integral part of
preparedness, response, and recovery for disasters and emergencies that have consequences for
the public’s health”