Do no harm: Toward contextually appropriate psychosocial support in international emergencies.

摘要: In the aftermath of international emergencies caused by natural disasters or armed conflicts, strong needs exist for psychosocial support on a large scale. Psychologists have developed and applied frameworks tools that helped to alleviate suffering promote well-being in emergency settings. Unfortunately, psychological approaches are sometimes used ways cause unintended harm. spirit prevention wanting critical self-reflection, author outlines key issues widespread violations do no harm imperative contexts. Prominent include contextual insensitivity such as security, humanitarian coordination, inappropriate use various methods; an individualistic orientation does not fit context culture; excessive focus deficits victimhood can undermine empowerment resilience; unsustainable, short-term breed dependency, create poorly trained workers, lack appropriate emphasis prevention; imposition outsider approaches. These related problems be avoided greater specificity ethical guidance, stronger evidence base intervention, improved methods preparing psychologists.