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Author(s) Shannon Wiltsey Stirman Adrienne Heinz

Harnessing technology to reimagine and scale support for individual and community mental health after disaster

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American Psychiatric Association

This editorial explores how digital mental health tools—especially mobile apps—can play a vital role in supporting individuals and communities after natural disasters.

It discusses the challenges survivors face in accessing traditional care, highlights the benefits of scalable digital solutions like the Bounce Back Now app, and emphasizes the importance of engagement, accessibility, and sustained support.

The authors also call for future research and infrastructure to ensure these tools are effective and available when disasters strike.

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Harnessing Technology to Reimagine and Scale Support for Individual and Community Mental Health After Disaster PDF, 0.7 MB English

Last checked: 29 October 2025

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Themes Health and health facilities Recovery Science-policy-practice interface
Country and region United States of America
Cover_American Psychiatric Association
ISBN/ISSN/DOI
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.20250138
Number of pages
2p.
Publication year
2025

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