Who Needs Help Most? Focusing Child Mental Health Resources After Disaster

• 2019

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• Betty Lai; Annette La Greca; Ann-Margaret Esnard

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This resource describes how children can be affected by disasters, with many showing post-traumatic stress symptoms. Most kids recover over time, but some need extra help. The text suggests screening children soon after a disaster to find those who are struggling the most and lack support or coping skills. Schools are good places for these screenings because they know the kids well. Tools like "After the Storm" and guidelines from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network can help identify and support these children early on, ensuring they get back to a healthy life after experiencing a disaster.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Disasters; Mental Health; Social Support; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Mental Health Recovery; Coping Skills

Institutions: University of Colorado

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