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Dr Unni Krishnan

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Dr Unni Krishnan

Dr Unni Krishnan is Director Emergency Health Unit -Asia Pacific (EHU), Save the Children. EHU, a specialist capability, takes world class teams of nurses and doctors to the heart of a disaster in the critical first stages of an emergency. They are fully equipped and ready to treat life threatening illnesses and injuries.
Children play in a child-friendly space established by Save the Children’s local partner in Palu, Sulawesi.

How do disasters like the Indonesia Tsunami impact mental health?

Prioritising emotional healthcare can
accelerate recovery

Disasters result in bitter memories. Psychological suffering manifests instantly and if left unaddressed, often remains for a long time.

If ignored, disasters may leave lasting scars on human minds and simple measures can go a long way to help the minds of those affected.

The tsunami and the earthquake. The tsunami and the earthquake […]