Psychological Interventions for Children Experiencing PTSD After Exposure to a Natural Disaster: A Scoping Review

• 2022

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• Isabella Le Roux; Vanessa Cobham
PMID: 34779953DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-021-00373-1

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This scoping review evaluates the current research regarding psychological interventions for children (under 18 years old) experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after exposure to natural disasters, a single incident trauma. It focuses on health issues in rural, regional, and remote areas of Australia. Findings overall showed that psychological interventions significantly reduce PTSD symptoms significantly long-term. However, studies on interventions were retrospective due to natural disasters, with limitations and methodological flaws.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Natural Disasters; Retrospective Studies; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Treatment Outcome; Psychosocial Intervention

Institutions: The University of Queensland

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