The mission of the DMHI is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster mental health.
The Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI) trains undergraduate students, graduate students, and mental health professionals in Disaster Response and Disaster Psychology. The University of South Dakota is the first school in the nation to offer a full curriculum in Disaster Psychology and the first to offer this approved doctoral specialty.
The DMHI offers an undergraduate Minor in Disaster Response for students in majors other than psychology. The DMHI also offers a Specialization in Disaster Response for psychology majors. These programs are intended to help students learn how to serve their communities in times of disaster. The undergraduate programs include practicum experiences with the American Red Cross. Additionally, the DMHI offers a Doctoral Specialty Track in Clinical/Disaster Psychology through USD's doctoral Clinical Psychology Training Program. A Graduate Certificate in Disaster Mental Health to licensed mental health professionals and graduate students enrolled in any of the designated fields of mental health is also available online.
The mission of the DMHI is the promotion, development, and application of both practice and research in disaster mental health.
Contact us about training tailored to your needs. We have conducted Community-Based Psychological Support Training for trainers in India, Indonesia, The Maldives, and Sri Lanka, and regional training in Thailand. If you would like to request training or consultation from the DMHI, please e-mail or call us.
