Asian American Psychological Association

AAPA Statement on Tsunami and List of Resources

Dear Colleagues:

As Asian Americans and psychologists, we have been individually and collectively
impacted by the enormous tragedy that has struck parts of South Asia. The
overwhelming devastation caused by the recent earthquake and resulting tsunamis
has been shocking and painful. We extend our concern for those whose families
have been affected by this disaster.

Our executive committee is in discussions as to the types of assistance we can
offer. While each of our members have decided to respond to this human tragedy
in her or his own way, we have decided as an association to serve as an
information resource to our members as well as other psychologists and citizens
who have inquired about how they can help. Given below is a list of relief
organizations and other resources that have been compiled by several of our
members for those interested in making donations or offering other assistance.

With best regards,

Frederick Leong, AAPA President

Relief Organizations for Donations

Fact Sheet of Tsunami Disaster

Information for Disaster Response Workers:
Symptoms and strategies for handling disaster experience
Helping Survivors in the Wake of Disaster
What should we know about working with Trauma Survivors

Grief and Death:
Casualty and Death Notification
Managing Grief After Disaster

Understanding Disaster Trauma:
Effects of Traumatic Stress in a Disaster Situation
Mental-Health Intervention for Disasters
Phases of Traumatic Stress Reactions in a Disaster

Early Intervention:
Early Intervention for Trauma: Current Status and Future Directions
Recommendations for Pharmacological Treatment of Acute Stress Reactions
Treating Survivors in the Acute Aftermath of Traumatic Events
Cautions on Mental Health Interventions Provided Within a Month of Trauma