Centre for Crisis Psychology and professor Atle Dyregrov invite you to a one-day conference in Bergen, Norway. The number of people affected by natural disasters each year are alarmingly high and can be expected to rise as climate change continues. The mental consequences have been documented not only in rates of posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and PTSD, but also for depression and other mental health problems. This conference will discuss the challenges involved and outline how communities and states can respond and provide appropriate psychosocial help to its citizens. The presenters at the conference have been involved in research and clinical work following various disasters in their respective countries and internationally. November 17, 2021: Open conference on psychosocial issues following natural disasters/climate change. Open for students from all professions, professionals, media, and the public. Venue: The University Aula, Bergen 09.00 am -16.00 pm The conference is free of charge and a simple lunch will be served. (må sjekke dette) Due to COVID-19 regulations, the number of attendees are subject to change. Participants will be noted within November 1. Day 1. (November 17th): Open conference on psychosocial issues following natural disasters/climate change. Open for students from all professions, professionals, media, and the public. Venue: The University Aula, Bergen. The seminar is supported by NORDRESS