Nagoya University Researchers’ Group for
Mitigating Psychological Impact after DisasterWe have been implementing an
educational program for minimizing
psychological effects from disasters

IndexWhen a large earthquake occurs,

1. How does it affect our lives?

2. How can we calm our minds ?

Hi, I’m Hott-Sei.
Let’s learn how toremain calm
together!

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Hott-Sei

Earthquakes occur in Japan
FREQUENTLY!

Aichi is the area where a large earthquake has
not occurred in the past 70 years.

An earthquake can occur tomorrow.

If an earthquake occurs…
Buildings can be destroyed.

Trains can break down.

If an earthquake occurs…
Fires can break out.

Our classrooms can be damaged.

But you can protect yourself
by understanding and preparing
for an earthquake.

So, let’s learn what we can do
BEFORE occurring an earthquake!

1. How does it affect our lives?
If an earthquake occurs…

Food

Water

What should we do then?

Electricity

Food

Water

We shouldWeprepare
forsan earthquake.

Batteries

If an earthquake occurs…

Trapped in Your House

Under FurnitureAnchor Furniture

WhistlesThen, let’s think about what we
can do AFTER occurring anearthquake!

Earthquake Early Warning sound will be playedwhen a big earthquake is predicted.

Secure yourself FIRST!

Extremely stressful experience

Being gravely
InjuredExperience alife threatening
event

Witnessinga gruesome
sceneWhen you get frightened,
your mind and body change.
（Acute Stress Reaction）＊Changes in the body＊・Heartbeats・Shivering hands and legs
・Respiratory failure・Headaches
・Stomachaches
・Refusing food・Sleeplessness

When you get frightened,
your mind and body change.
（Acute Stress Reaction）＊Changes in the mind ＊・Feeling fear・Being in a daze・Sadness・Being irritated・Forgetting things
・Having clear memories of scenes of tragedies

Not only the time immediately
after the earthquake, but also…
The time following it can be stressful.

Food may run out.
Water may stop running.
Electricity may stop working.
You cannot lead your usual life.
You may have to live in a shelter.

What is a shelter?
This is a gymnasium in a school.

Life in a shelter
All people will likely be panicked,
and will experience inconvenience.

Stressful
The unique stressof group life
・Privacy problems
・NoiseHowever…
These are normal reactions
when unusual events occur.
Anyone can have a “StressReaction”.

2. How can we calm our minds?
You can feel various stresses
if an earthquake occurs.
How can we cope with the stress?

When you live an unfamiliar life,
you may feel your body and mind
tense up, and parts of your bodymay hurt, or you can’t sleep.
In such cases, it’s important to relax
your body and mind.

10 seconds breathing

How do you do that?

10 seconds breathing① Sit in a comfortable position with your backstraight.
② Close your eyes gently.
③ Exhale through your mouth, pursing your lips.

④ Inhale through your nose for a count of
three, expanding your abdomen.
⑤ Hold your breath at 4.
⑥ Tighten your stomach muscles and exhale
through slightly puckered lips 5~10.

⑦ Repeat steps ④ ~ ⑥.
Let’s try on your pace!

It is a way to get relax whenever
and wherever you are.

I feel better!
It’s also helpful when
Disasters occur (ex. Typhoons or Fires)
You are in a panic (ex. Before Presentation)

Ｉf an earthquake really occurs,
when should we do it?

10 seconds
breathing!

First, secure yourself!
Take an action to calm down.

What else can we do to calm
down in terrible situations?

What do you usually do?

One good way is to have your friends,teachers, or dormitory staff listen to you.

If an earthquake occurs,
you may encounter
terrible things.

It is important to prepare some goods andanchor your furniture.

Panic！!

Preparing to calm down is also important.

10 seconds breathing

Get familiar with 10 seconds breathing!
Please tell your friends about the technique.