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Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions: Therapy Components
2014
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This article discusses the challenges children face after experiencing disasters and the mental health interventions developed by researchers and clinicians to address trauma sequelae. While …
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The Burden of Disaster: Part II. Applying Interventions Across the Child’s Social Ecology
2012
· University of Oklahoma,
· Phoenix College,
· Dartmouth College,
· U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This article describes how to help children cope with disasters by using their social environment. It explains different levels of support: family and friends (Microsystem), …
A Skill Set for Supporting Displaced Children in Psychological Recovery After Disasters
2017
· University of Oklahoma,
· Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
· National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN),
· George Washington University
This review examines intervention practices for helping displaced children, adolescents, and families after natural disasters. It emphasizes enhancing youth resilience, building social connections, and coping …
The Role of Public Health in Mental and Behavioral Health in Children and Families Following Disasters
2009
· University of Washington,
· University of Oklahoma,
· Fielding Graduate University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article explores the impact of mass disasters and terrorist attacks on the mental and behavioral health of children and youth. It identifies the key …
Surge Capacity Principles: Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement
2014
· University of Minnesota,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
· George Washington University,
· University of British Columbia,
· Sharp Healthcare,
· Allina Health Care
This article offers consensus recommendations for expanding critical care surge capacity and enhancing intensive care services during disasters or pandemics. It highlights key principles for …
Pediatric Firearm Violence in America
2024
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· George Washington University,
· Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
This article highlights the serious issue of gun violence affecting children. It describes how firearms are the leading cause of death for kids and provides …
Mental Health Interventions for Children Exposed to Disasters and Terrorism
2014
· University of Oklahoma
This article describes mental health interventions for children exposed to disasters and terrorism. It highlights various methods like preparedness programs, psychological first aid, cognitive behavioral …
“Operation Child-Safe”: A Strategy for Preventing Unintentional Pediatric Injuries at a Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Shelter
2006
· University of Oklahoma
This article describes a plan to keep kids safe from accidental injuries at a shelter for people who had to leave their homes because of …
Healthcare Utilization After Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
2024
· Vanderbilt University,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· George Washington University
This article describes how young people in the US who survive gun injuries face more health problems. It uses a method called propensity score matching …
Universal Preventive Interventions for Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism
This article reviews ways to help children before and after disasters or terrorism. It describes how services are organized to support kids in general, focusing …