CONTRIBUTION OF CRISIS COUNSELLING AND DISASTER RESPONSE TO EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY EVENTS

National security events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest, pose significant challenges to societal stability. Effective crisis counselling and disaster response play a critical role in mitigating the psychological and social impact of such crises while ensuring swift recovery and national resilience. This paper examines the contribution of crisis counselling and disaster response strategies to effectively managing national security events. It highlights the psych