Progress in post-crisis psychological assistance

Editor's note: This year marks the 15th anniversary of the devastating 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, and over the past decade and a half China's post-disaster psychological assistance has made significant progress. From May 10 to 13, psychologists gathered at the Third Beichuan International Forum on Psychology, jointly organized by Southwest University of Science and Technology, and the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Mianyang, Sichuan province, to share their experiences and the lessons learned in disaster-induced psychological crisis intervention and socio-psychological services. Following are excerpts from the papers delivered by three experts:

Building a foolproof psychological aid system

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China emphasized that national security is the foundation of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and social stability a prerequisite for enhancing national strength. Among the many factors that affect national security and social stability are natural disasters, public health emergencies, and social security incidents.