Understanding the Psychology of Stampede: Insights from the National Academy of Behavioral Science
November 27, 2023
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The National Academy of Behavioral Science stresses understanding the psychology of stampedes, including crowd mentality, panic, environmental factors, communication issues, and pre-existing mental states, to prevent these incidents. The Academy urges for spaces that prioritize safety, education on crowd behavior, effective communication plans, mental health support, and real-time crowd monitoring technology. They cite the CUSAT Kochi tragedy as an example stressing urgency to implement these measures.