Different Types of Psychological Interventions After an Earthquake: A Review Study

Most survivors after a natural disaster show symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Commonly, PTSD is the first reaction of survivors to the traumatic experience. If symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder left for over a month, there is a need for Psychological Interventions. This study investigated the interventions and the techniques used to reduce PTSD. This study is a review of studies and research findings related to psychological intervention after occurrence of incidents in Iran and all around the world. PTSD has negative effects on psychological health. To reduce these problems the therapeutic interventions are used. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychological debriefing, family Therapy and play therapy are interventions for reducing the symptoms of PTSD. addressing psychological reactions of disaster survivors by using cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological debriefing, play therapy and family therapy are necessary. Results of psychological interventions after an earthquake in Iran show that using such interventions after earthquake in improving of victims’ psychological health is effective.