Pediatric Disaster Medicine Curriculum: Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters

• 2024

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This case-based module equips pediatric healthcare professionals with strategies to identify and address mental health issues in children affected by disasters, aiding in better support for pediatric patients and their families.

Why Prepare for Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters?
Understanding how disasters impact children's mental health is crucial for pediatric professionals to provide effective care and intervention, ultimately improving outcomes for young patients and their families.

What You’ll Learn
* Recognize signs of medical traumatic stress and PTSD in children
* Identify risk factors and protective factors for disaster-related behavioral health issues
* Learn coping strategies and resources to help families manage stress and trauma

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Enroll in this 50-minute module to enhance your skills in supporting pediatric patients through the challenges of disaster-related mental health issues.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Behavioral Medicine; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN); Region V for Kids

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