(P1-89) Psychosocial Tsunami- Financial Crisis

Abstract

Psychosocial Tsunami Financial Crisis Tragedies produced by nature have patterns similar to psychosocial emergencies. The disruptive effects impact on Public Health. Unemployment covers society and doesn't allow personal aptitudes to emerge and sinks people in hopelessness. There is a perception of constant risk. People are in alert with all the effects of sharp and chronic stress and in some occasions Post Traumatic Stress.

Objective

To get an efficient answer to reality from this impoverished group with severe effects facing working uncertainty and unsatisfied basic needs. To avoid the social tragedy to be a big wave that sinks a big part of the population very quickly. To train people on the importance of work to get a better quality life for each participant, the family and community.

Methodology and Diagnosis

6200 people were trained in twenty months and motivated to work in a population of 95000 citizens approximately. They got a salary and social security financed by the government and articulated with the NGO. They were organized according to working experience and abilities and a supervisor was elected every ten people. Each participant had been polled to reach these conclusions. Industrial security, health care, and group work abilities were some of the syllabus topics. Some of the tasks performed were: painting, gardening, public places embellishment and fixing, administrative duties, river cleaning, etc.

Conclusion

90% of labour inclusion among unemployed people. Acknowledge from the participants of their working abilities. To generate hope in uncertainty diminishing violence. Generate space to diminish stress with impact in cardiology matters, addictions and pathologies. The disruptive effects of financial crisis are diminished considerably in these groups.