Psychosocial responses to environmental incidents: A review

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and a proposed typology

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King’s College

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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this review was to propose a typology for understanding the diversity

of psychosocial reactions to environmental incidents. Methodology: The first section provides an

introduction and background to the topic; we then attempt to provide a typology of psychosocial

responses to environmental incidents. Results: Response to an environmental incident can be

usefully considered in terms of the exposure, the response of the individual, the action of

professionals, the response of the community, and the influence of the society in which the

incident occurs. We reviewed each of these factors.

Conclusions: By examining incidents in an ordered framework, we suggest that a more

comprehensive understanding is possible. We also suggest some basic ways in which the

psychosocial management of such difficult and diverse incidents could be improved.