In this episode, David and John are joined by Dr. April Naturale, the Vice President of Disaster Services for Vibrant Emotional Health. They discuss the importance of crisis response and mental health support in the wake of disasters, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. They also highlight the role of crisis hotlines, like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, in providing immediate support and connecting individuals to resources.
About Our Guest:
April Naturale is a licensed, clinical social worker in multiple states. Dr. Naturale obtained her PhD from NYU where she studied Secondary Traumatic Stress. She has a 30-year history as a health/mental health care administrator and a clinician. Dr. Naturale was the Statewide Director of the New York mental health response to 9/11/01 (Project Liberty) and has provided disaster training and consultation throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.