Behavioral Health Workgroup White Paper

• 2021

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• Kimberly Burkhart; Carolyn Ievers-Landis; Jennifer Bowden; Ryan Cunningham; Julie Davis; Stephanie Flohr; Seth Linakis; Eileen Murtagh-Kurowski; Dan Nelson; Ashleigh Nurski

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This document focuses on helping children with mental health needs during disasters like COVID-19. It describes how hospitals and experts worked together to create plans, training, and resources for kids' mental health care. They used telehealth, made guides for parents, and trained professionals in Psychological First Aid. The group also studied the effects of COVID-19 on children's behavior and sleep. Their goal is to make sure mental health support is a key part of disaster response plans so that children get the help they need during tough times.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Behavior Disorders; Disaster Planning; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Pandemics; Adverse Childhood Experiences; COVID-19; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: Region V for Kids

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