Disaster Research Literature Review
Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review
This review article examines how children and teens cope with stress after sudden disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. It describes that many young people face …
School Reactivation Programs After Disaster: Could Teachers Serve as Clinical Mediators?
2003
· Tel Aviv University
This article highlights the importance of mental health interventions for young victims of disasters to prevent worsening symptoms, academic decline, and low self-esteem. It emphasizes …
Facing War, Terrorism, and Disaster: Toward A Child-Oriented Comprehensive Emergency Care System
2003
· Tel Aviv University
This review article focuses on creating a child-centered emergency care system for situations like war, terrorism, and disasters. It describes the stages of disasters and …
Helping Children and Families Deal With the Psychological Aspects of Disaster
This article discusses the impact of natural and human-caused disasters on children in the United States, highlighting the role of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) in …
Practice Parameter on Disaster Preparedness
This article provides guidelines for how to prepare for disasters. It describes the importance of planning ahead to keep people safe during emergencies like natural …
30 Years After the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Time for Reflection and Re-evaluation of Current Disaster Preparedness Plans
This article discusses the health effects 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Cleanup workers faced higher risks of leukemia, heart disease, and cataracts. Children …
MacKillop Family Services' Family Preservation and Reunification Response for Vulnerable Families -- Protocol for an Effectiveness-Implementation Study
2021
· Monash University,
· MacKillop Family Services
This protocol paper outlines an evaluation of the Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response by MacKillop Family Services. The study aims to assess the program's …
The Aftermath of Violence: Children, Disaster, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
2002
· University of Rochester
This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks, armed conflict, and catastrophes on children's emotional well-being, emphasizing their vulnerability due to developmental factors. It highlights …
Policy and Administrative Issues for Large-Scale Clinical Interventions Following Disasters
This article discusses the challenges and solutions for mental health programs for children after disasters. It highlights issues like funding, administration, treatment choices, and training. …
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 …