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IDMH: The Institute for Disaster Mental Health

"Helping in a Time of Crisis"

The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) seeks to address the diversity of disaster mental health demands in the region, state, nation, and the global community so that all those impacted by disaster and trauma have access to the mental health support they need. To accomplish this goal, IDMH provides leadership to advance the field of disaster mental health and trauma response through train

ing, research, consultation, and service. IDMH works to establish and disseminate best practices in order to ensure that all disaster mental health services are evidence-supported and culturally sensitive.

05/19/2026

Service-learning in action. IDMH recently led SUNY New Paltz students on a disaster recovery trip to Asheville, North Carolina, where they worked alongside communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. Through hands-on service, students gained a deeper understanding of resilience, recovery, and disaster mental health in practice. This annual trip is helping prepare the next generation of disaster responders through meaningful, community-centered experiences.

Read the full story and subscribe to the IDMH newsletter on our website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/

05/18/2026

Bridging research and practice takes real collaboration — that’s what this conference is built for.

If you have evidence-informed tools, lessons learned, or field-tested approaches, we encourage you to submit a proposal by midnight May 26.

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Questions? idmhconf@newpaltz.edu

Thank you to our sponsor

05/15/2026

CALL FOR PRESENTERS - What to submit

Presenters should be prepared to upload items such as a resume/CV, headshot, short bio, program title/summary, learning objectives, and any accommodation or equipment needs.

Deadline: May 26 (midnight)

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Questions? idmhconf@newpaltz.edu

Thank you to our sponsor

05/14/2026

FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

When crisis and uncertainty impact our communities, knowing how to respond with compassion and support matters.

Join IDMH for a FREE Psychological First Aid (PFA) training and learn practical skills to support others during challenging times.

Tuesday, June 9
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Old Main B125
Open to faculty, staff, students, and the public

Participants will learn how to:
✔ Recognize stress reactions after crisis or uncertainty
✔ Provide calm, supportive assistance
✔ Apply Psychological First Aid strategies
✔ Support anxiety management and connection to care

Seating is limited — register today:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fwTKKXtwhH

05/13/2026

Looking for topic inspiration? Proposals may include:

• Turning research into actionable practice
• Adapting interventions for diverse communities & high-stress environments
• Collaboration case studies (academic + field partners)
• Technology/simulation/experiential learning in training & response
• Reducing stigma among first responders
• Research-to-practice insights from post‑9/11 programs

Deadline: May 26 (midnight)

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Questions? idmhconf@newpaltz.edu

Thank you to our sponsor

05/11/2026

We welcome proposals for: breakout sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and academic poster presentations.

Share evidence-informed approaches to supporting mental health in disaster, crisis, and high-stress environments.

Keep it simple: proposals must be 500 words or fewer and submitted electronically by midnight May 26, 2026.

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Questions? idmhconf@newpaltz.edu

Thank you to our sponsor

05/07/2026

Call for Presenters: Researchers, practitioners, first responders, educators, and community leaders — we’d love to review your proposal.
Share evidence-informed approaches to supporting mental health in disaster, crisis, and high-stress environments.

Proposal deadline: Midnight, May 26, 2026

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Questions? idmhconf@newpaltz.edu

Thank you to our sponsor

05/05/2026

Call for Presenters: The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz invites proposals for the 21st Annual IDMH Conference, From Evidence to Action: Advancing Disaster Mental Health Practice.

Conference date: October 13, 2026

Proposal deadline: Midnight, May 26, 2026

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process: https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Questions? idmhconf@newpaltz.edu

Thank you to our sponsor

04/20/2026

🌟 Mental Health Mondays at IDMH 🌟

Each Monday, an IDMH staff member shares meaningful insights on mental health to support, uplift, and connect our community.

This week we’re hearing from IDMH Program Manager, Andrew O’Meara, who shares two coping skills he uses: box breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. Both are simple, user-friendly techniques that help regulate stress!

We want to hear from you: comment below with topics you’d like us to cover!

[Video Description: Andrew O’Meara, Program Manager at the Institute of Disaster Mental Health, shares two coping skills he uses in times of need, box breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. He is seated in front of two windows.]

04/16/2026

Save the Date:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at SUNY New Paltz

From Evidence to Action: Advancing Disaster Mental Health Practice

The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz invites proposals for presentations at our 21st annual conference. This year’s event will bring together researchers, practitioners, first responders, educators, and community leaders to explore evidence‑informed approaches to supporting mental health in disaster, crisis, and high‑stress environments. We welcome proposals for breakout sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and academic poster presentations that align with the conference’s focus on bridging research and practice in disaster mental health.

Visit our website for detailed information about the submission process:
https://www.newpaltz.edu/idmh/annual-idmh-conference/

Thank you to our sponsor

04/15/2026

What Happens After the Disaster?

Join the Institute for Disaster Mental Health for a powerful screening of The Long Road Home: Surviving Helene One Year Later—a moving documentary that reveals the real, ongoing journey of communities rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.

Stay for a panel discussion with SUNY New Paltz students who traveled to Asheville, NC for a disaster recovery service trip. Hear their firsthand stories, what they learned on the ground, and how stepping into this work changed their perspectives.

Wednesday, April 15
5:30PM
LC 104
Free Food

Come for the film. Stay for the stories. Leave inspired to take action.

This program is made possible through funding from the Provost’s Office via a CAS Programming Grant.

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