Impact of Disasters on Parents and Guardians (Breakout Session 2)

• 2021

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• Heather Beal; Holly Nett; Jonathan Sury; CJ Huff

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This video examines how disasters affect parents and guardians, focusing on the importance of child care, schools, and mental health support during emergencies. They highlight the need for strong partnerships and planning before disasters happen. The panelists also discuss challenges like housing stability, funding, and training for caregivers to help children recover better after a disaster. They suggest creating local task forces to focus on children's needs in emergencies by using existing community structures and leaders to make these efforts successful.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Care; Disasters; Family; Mental Health Services; Parent-Child Relations; Parents; Community Networks; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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