The Psychology of Crisis
Tackling the Psychological Impacts of Natural Disasters
The International Humanitarian Crisis Simulation at DU bridged the conceptual divide between humanitarian assistance and disaster psychology with innovative research techniques and a drive to effect change for the public good. The simulation provided students a unique opportunity to apply practical aid techniques and use the tools of clinical psychology to respond to a challenging, real-time humanitarian crisis scenario.
About Our Research
We leverage cross-institutional collaboration to address some of today’s most pressing challenges, producing interdisciplinary solutions that influence policymakers to effectively serve the public good. From Stanford to UChicago to NYU, we’ve refined our collaborative process through years of mutually beneficial relationships with institutions nationwide to understand and address challenges like climate change, HIV and youth homelessness.
DU’s current research efforts have been featured in news outlets like The New York Times. They include…
- exploring the effects of felony disenfranchisement.
- employing lasers as the medium for quantum science.
- using theatre to heal and rehabilitate inmates.
