Mental Health Issues and Conditions in Children and Youth Exposed to Human-Caused Disasters

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The Supplemental Research Bulletin focuses on mental health and substance use issues in children and youth after human-caused disasters like oil spills, terrorism, and mass violence. Research indicates that exposure to such disasters increases the risk of mental health and substance use problems, including PTSD, MDD, and substance use disorders. Children may exhibit stress-related symptoms post-disaster, but only a small percentage develop diagnosable disorders. The bulletin emphasizes diagnosable disorders listed in the DSM-5 and explores interventions to support affected individuals and communities. The publication aims to raise awareness of the impacts of human-caused disasters on children and youth and promote effective support strategies.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Keywords: Psychology, Adolescent; Anxiety Disorders; Psychology, Child; Depression; Disasters; Mental Health; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Substance Abuse Detection; Substance Abuse, Intravenous; Substance Abuse, Oral

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

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