Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Support Programs Following Natural Disasters - A Scoping Review of Emerging Evidence

• 2021

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• Lisa Gibbs; Katitza Marinkovic; Jane Nursey; Lan Tong; Erdal Tekin; Mehmet Ulubasoglu
PMID: 34652557DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs11920-021-01293-1

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This review examined recent evidence on psychosocial support programs for children and adolescents affected by natural disasters. School-based programs led by trained professionals show positive impacts, with stronger effects seen from more qualified individuals. While evidence supports the benefits of post-disaster programs, limitations exist due to variations in interventions and evaluations. The stepped care model and Hobfoll's essential elements are useful in guiding program development. Gaps in evidence highlight at-risk groups, such as preschoolers, ethnically diverse populations, individuals with disabilities, and those facing social disadvantages. Encouragingly, programs show promise in aiding groups with repeated exposure to natural disasters.

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Hazards: Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Psychosocial Support Systems; Adolescent; Recovery of Function; Mental Health Recovery; Psychosocial Intervention

Institutions: University of Melbourne; Deakin University; American University; National Bureau of Economic Research; Institute of Labor Economics (IZA); The University of Queensland

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