Buddhist Psychology to Healing and Restoration of Flood Disaster

Abstract

The objectives of Buddhist psychology to healing and restoration of flood disaster is a study to: 1. study the mental health problems of the people in the middle of the flooded areas, 2. analyze the guidelines for solving the mental health problems of people in the central areas that are flooded, 3. synthesize the application of Buddhist psychology for healing and rehabilitation of flood victims. This research uses the mixed methods research between quantitative research uses in survey research from 294 people. The qualitative research collected data from in-depth interviews from 21 key informants.

Findings were as follow:

1.  The mental health problems of the people in the central area who suffer flooding in the overall picture are at a high level. When considering the aspect, found that comes from the mental cause (=3.85), with the highest mean (=3.88), followed by social causes (=3.85), and from physical causes (=3.81)


2.  In solving mental health problems those suffering from floods with the community being a caring society has been broadcast from generation to generation. There is support to help community members like siblings who sincerely hope each other with sincerity. Will contribute to those who have mental health problems due to the flood disaster returned to normal conditions


3.  Form of applying Buddhist psychology for healing and rehabilitation of flood victims will start on his own by using consciousness as a determinant, knowing and using Yonisomanasikan principles at the same time, there must be a person who is a friendly person to support and help, both as a person in the family, friends, to reduce loneliness, thinking and depression.