--- title: "Welcome to REDMH" url: https://redmh.org/ description: "Archived pages of Research Education in Disaster Mental Health (REDMH), an NIMH-funded disaster mental health research education project run from 2003. Research." --- # Welcome to REDMH Co-sponsored by Dartmouth College and the National Center for PTSD·White River Junction, Vermont REDMH Research Education in Disaster Mental Health Funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, July 2003 (historical record — the project is not active) **Research Education in Disaster Mental Health (REDMH)**, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health in July 2003, strives to improve the quality and utility of disaster mental health research so that victims of disasters are better understood and served. The educational goals of REDMH are to *inform*, *instruct*, *advise*, and *mentor* disaster researchers. On this site you will find research summaries to inform the scientific community about topics salient after major disasters, instructional materials such as summaries from a book on research education in disaster mental health, contact information for those looking for advising on a particular project, and information about a mentoring program for promising newcomers to the field. The REDMH project is one of three projects designed to advance disaster research. The other two were the Disaster Research Education and Mentoring (DREM) Center and the Disaster Research Training Grant (DRT). Mission “Our mission is to increase the scientific rigor of the field of disaster research.” [Read the mission statement](https://redmh.org/about/mission.html) ## The reading room [01**9 Best Traditional Finnish Saunas, Ranked**Sep 23, 2026](https://redmh.org/9-best-traditional-finnish-saunas-ranked/) [02**Can You See Two Therapists at Once? Benefits and Risks**Sep 16, 2026](https://redmh.org/can-i-see-two-therapists-at-once-definitions-examples-and-next-steps/) [03**How Long Does a Treadmill Stress Test Take?**Sep 16, 2026](https://redmh.org/how-long-does-a-treadmill-stress-test-take-a-clear-practical-guide/) [04**Signs of Autism in 18 Month Old: Key Red Flags to Watch**Sep 16, 2026](https://redmh.org/signs-of-autism-in-18-month-old-how-to-evaluate-it-carefully/) [05**Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Overview**Sep 14, 2026](https://redmh.org/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-therapy-what-to-know-before-you-act/) [06**Panic Attacks vs Anxiety Attacks: Core Differences**Sep 14, 2026](https://redmh.org/panic-attacks-vs-anxiety-attacks-a-decision-first-guide/) [07**Top 7 Alternatives of Finnleo for Premium Modular Saunas**Aug 30, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-7-alternatives-of-finnleo-for-premium-modular-saunas/) [08**Why Is Saunacloud the Best for Budget-friendly Far-infrared Cabins?**Aug 21, 2026](https://redmh.org/why-is-saunacloud-the-best-for-budget-friendly-far-infrared-cabins/) [09**Who's the Best for Cloud-Based Medical Imaging Solutions: UltraLinq vs Medicai**Aug 12, 2026](https://redmh.org/who-s-the-best-for-cloud-based-medical-imaging-solutions-ultralinq-vs-medicai/) [10**Top 3 Infrared Saunas for Medical-Grade Red Light Therapy**Aug 07, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-3-infrared-saunas-for-medical-grade-red-light-therapy/) More [11**Best Infrared Saunas for Medical-Grade Red Light Therapy in 2026**Aug 07, 2026](https://redmh.org/best-infrared-saunas-for-medical-grade-red-light-therapy-in-2026/) [12**Why Is Medicai the Best for Major Industry Standard?**Jul 30, 2026](https://redmh.org/why-is-medicai-the-best-for-major-industry-standard/) [13**Top 3 Alternatives of IntelePACS for Automated Workflow Tools**Jul 29, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-3-alternatives-of-intelepacs-for-automated-workflow-tools/) [14**Top 4 Alternatives of Winona for Personalized Care Plans**Jul 28, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-4-alternatives-of-winona-for-personalized-care-plans/) [15**Top 3 Infrared Saunas for Us-Built Construction**Jul 26, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-3-infrared-saunas-for-us-built-construction/) [16**Top 7 Alternatives of Gennev for Menopause-Trained Coaches**Jul 24, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-7-alternatives-of-gennev-for-menopause-trained-coaches/) [17**Why Is Saunacloud the Best for Built-in Chromotherapy?**Jul 24, 2026](https://redmh.org/why-is-saunacloud-the-best-for-built-in-chromotherapy/) [18**Top 7 Alternatives of ProtonPACS for AI-Assisted Radiology Workflow Automation**Jul 23, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-7-alternatives-of-protonpacs-for-ai-assisted-radiology-workflow-automation/) [19**Why Is JoinJosie the Best for Naturally Boost Testosterone?**Jul 23, 2026](https://redmh.org/why-is-joinjosie-the-best-for-naturally-boost-testosterone/) [20**Top 7 Alternatives of Red Mountain Weight Loss**Jul 21, 2026](https://redmh.org/top-7-alternatives-of-red-mountain-weight-loss/) Earlier [21**Smart Chatbots Explained for Ecommerce Stores**Jul 18, 2026](https://redmh.org/smart-chatbots-explained-for-ecommerce-stores/) [22**Why Is Medicai the Best for Cloud-based Medical Image Management?**Jul 15, 2026](https://redmh.org/why-is-medicai-the-best-for-cloud-based-medical-image-management/) [23**9 WhatsApp Marketing Software Tools to Automate Your Campaigns**Jul 13, 2026](https://redmh.org/9-whatsapp-marketing-software-tools-to-automate-your-campaigns/) ## Project sections - PROJECT[About Us](https://redmh.org/about/index.html)REDMH is co-sponsored by Dartmouth College and the National Center for PTSD. REDMH started in July 2003 and is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. - SUMMARIES[Research Summaries](https://redmh.org/research/index.html)General summaries are prepared in advance on critical areas of interest in disaster mental health such as on the effects of disaster. Specialized summaries are added to the site as new disasters occur, such as after the tsunami. - SEMINAR[Instructional Materials](https://redmh.org/instruct/index.html)An educational objective of REDMH is to develop instructional materials for a graduate and/or professional seminar in disaster mental health research. - MENTORING[Mentor Program](https://redmh.org/mentor/index.html)Sixteen promising individuals who show interest in and aptitude for careers in disaster mental health research will be connected to mentors selected from a nationwide faculty. - DIRECTORY[Resources](https://redmh.org/resources/index.html)Listed below are links to other programs that might be of interest to disaster researchers. ## Notices Historical record. Every date below is reproduced from the archived pages; nothing here is new or current. - March 2005[General summary posted: Disaster Research Methodology: Past Progress and Future Directions](https://redmh.org/research/general/methods.html) - March 2005[General summary posted: Range, Magnitude, and Duration of the Effects of Disasters on Mental Health: Review Update 2005](https://redmh.org/research/general/effects.html) - January 2005[Specialized summary posted: Psychosocial Consequences of Natural Disasters in Developing Countries](https://redmh.org/research/specialized/tsunami.html) - In preparation[Research Methods for Studying Mental Health after Disasters and Terrorism (Guilford Press, 2006)](https://redmh.org/instruct/book.html) ## Project directors - [Dr. Fran H. Norris](https://redmh.org/about/project_directors.html#norris)Senior Project DirectorResearch Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School - [Dr. Jessica L. Hamblen](https://redmh.org/about/project_directors.html#hamblen)Website DirectorDeputy for Education, National Center for PTSD - [Dr. Patricia J. Watson](https://redmh.org/about/project_directors.html#watson)DVD Producer and DirectorSenior Education Specialist, National Center for PTSD - [Dr. James Carter](https://redmh.org/about/project_directors.html#carter)DVD Producer and DirectorResearch Psychologist, Center for Clinical Computing, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - [Dr. Krys Kaniasty](https://redmh.org/about/project_directors.html#kaniasty)Curriculum DirectorProfessor of Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - [Dr. Matthew J. Friedman](https://redmh.org/about/project_directors.html#friedman)Special Advisor to the DirectorsExecutive Director, National Center for PTSD Programme faculty: [23 mentors](https://redmh.org/about/mentors.html) and [2 consultants](https://redmh.org/about/consultants.html), with the roles recorded on the archived pages. ## Resources recorded for disaster researchers - National Center for PTSDCreated within the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1989 in response to a Congressional mandate to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. - International Society for Traumatic Stress StudiesFounded in 1985 for professionals to share information about the effects of trauma. - American Psychological AssociationA scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. - American Red CrossDisaster Services ensures nationwide disaster planning, preparedness, community disaster education, mitigation and response. - Disaster Psychiatry OutreachA non-profit volunteer organization of psychiatrists committed to providing high quality disaster mental health services. - World Health OrganizationThe United Nations specialized agency for health, established in 1948. - Pan American Health Organization35 Member Governments in the Western Hemisphere; also the Regional Office for the Americas of the WHO. - Natural Hazards CenterSince 1976 a national and international clearinghouse of knowledge concerning the social science and policy aspects of disasters. [All eight entries with their full archived descriptions](https://redmh.org/resources/index.html) ## Project office (archived) Historical record. These details are reproduced from the archived footer. They are not monitored. Address REDMH VAMC (116D), 215 N. Main St., White River Junction, VT 05009 Phone 802-296-5132 Fax 802-296-5135 Email redmh@redmh.org [Archived contact page](https://redmh.org/contact.html)