Trauma and Stress, Korean Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

PDF Citaion The National Center for Disaster and Trauma: Its Role in Korea's Disaster Mental Health System

Bongseok Kang(National Center for Disaster and Trauma, National Center for Mental Health, Armed force capital hospital) ; Minyoung Sim(National Center for Disaster and Trauma, National Center for Mental Health) pp.1-12 https://doi.org/10.23295/TRAUMA.2024.1.1.1

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South Korea has developed and advanced a disaster mental health system to support the mental health of its citizens in response to a variety of natural disasters, human-induced accidents, and social crises. Among these efforts, the National Center for Disaster and Trauma has established itself as a central institution, providing psychological support to victims in numerous disasters. This paper provides a comprehensive review of Korea's disaster mental health system and the role of the National Center for Disaster and Trauma, analyzing its development, current limitations, and suggesting future directions for further improvement.

PDF Citaion Background and Foundation History of the Korean Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (KSTSS)

Jeong-Ho Chae(Department of Psychiatry, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea) pp.13-25 https://doi.org/10.23295/TRAUMA.2024.1.1.13

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The Korean Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (KSTSS) is a multidisciplinary professional society that deals with basic, clinical, and policy knowledge on traumatic stress, and fosters the development of professionals in the field of traumatic stress by exchanging theoretical evidence and practical experiences on scientific research, clinical intervention strategies, and public policy, and enables them to network and grow. This article describes the background and progress of KSTSS, which was founded with the participation of multidisciplinary members to fulfill their roles and responsibilities in all aspects of trauma, including research, education, scholarship, and policy for the prevention, intervention, and recovery of trauma so that they can best help those who have experienced trauma.

PDF Citaion History and Future Perspective of Psychological Support System for Disaster Victims in Korea: Focusing on the Ministry of the Interior and Safety

Jeongyee Bae(College of Nursing, Inje University, Inje University Institute for Safety Community, Chair of Central Disaster Psychological Support for Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety) ; Bo-sun Kim(College of Nursing, Inje University) pp.26-41 https://doi.org/10.23295/TRAUMA.2024.1.1.26

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Due to global warming and climate change, the scale of disasters around the world is getting bigger and bigger and disasters becoming combined with one another. In addition, new types of disasters are occurring around the world, such as infectious disease pandemics. Disasters cause widespread suffering across individuals, families, and societies. In particular, the Sewol ferry disaster highlighted the importance of systematic disaster psychological support at the government level in Korea. Therefore, this study reviewed the history and current status of disaster psychological support in Korea, focusing on the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as well as overseas disaster psychological policies. Based on these, this study suggests a future perspective of psychological support system for disaster victims in Korea.

PDF Citaion The Psychosocial Prevention Activities of the Korean Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (KSTSS) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jinhee Hyun(Department of Social Welfare, Daegu University) pp.42-53 https://doi.org/10.23295/TRAUMA.2024.1.1.42

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The Korean Society for Traumatic Stress (KSTSS) established a foundation for psychological assistance through the administration of quarterly mental health surveys during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, the KSTSS produced and disseminated Korean, English, and field versions of the Infectious Disease Psychosocial Care Management Guidelines. The Korean Society for Traumatic Stress remains at the vanguard of disaster mental health practice, research, and policy in Korea, spearheading the implementation of evidence-based disaster mental health interventions through international collaboration and research. The Society's contributions during the ongoing pandemic serve as a valuable reference point for the importance of commitment as professionals and proactive action in times of national crisis. Furthermore, it served as an illustration of the efficacy of multidisciplinary collaboration and public-private partnerships in facilitating the healing and recovery processes from traumatic experiences. The Society and our trauma experts will persist in providing support to those affected by trauma.

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