Helping Children and Families Deal With the Psychological Aspects of Disaster

• 2002

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• Nancy Starr
PMID: 11802121DOI: https://doi.org/10.1067/mph.2002.120867

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This article discusses the impact of natural and human-caused disasters on children in the United States, highlighting the role of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) in helping children and families cope with such traumatic events. It explains children's reactions to disasters, the stages of disaster-related responses, and recommendations for dealing with these reactions. The importance of parental reactions, the NP's role in providing anticipatory guidance, and counseling following a disaster are also emphasized. The article lists common problems seen in children post-disaster, symptoms to watch for, and the NP's preparedness to address these issues without the use of sedatives.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Psychology, Child; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Family; Mental Health Services; Nurse Practitioners; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Family Health; Adaptation, Psychological; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Advanced Pediatric Associates

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