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Question: I am looking for public health preparedness programs that address mental health programming aspects of Isolation and Quarantine. Does anyone know state or county health departments that have already developed this and would be willing to share?
Answer: Community-based and mental health approaches to quarantine and isolation is a very challenging problem. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) would be one place to look for the best resources on isolation and quarantine, including mental health programming. However, you'll find some excellent resources on this topic at the SAMHSA DTAC (Disaster Technical Assistance Center) website. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/dtac/dialogue/Summer2007.asp You'll see this link to "the Dialogue" has relevant information on mental health preparedness, covering several topics related to isolation and quarantine.
Question Date: Thu, 01/24/2008