Behavioral Health Conditions in Children and Youth Exposed to Natural Disasters

• 2018

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This 20-page report focuses on mental health and substance use (behavioral health) conditions in children and adolescents following exposure to natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. It discusses the challenges faced by children and adolescents following natural disasters; sheds light on behavioral health consequences (such as PTSD, depression, and acute stress disorder) of being exposed to traumatic events; and presents various ways to reduce lasting impacts of such events.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery

Keywords: Psychology, Adolescent; Psychology, Child; Earthquakes; Natural Disasters; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Tornadoes; Cyclonic Storms; Extreme Weather

Institutions: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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