Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children Following Disasters

• 2006

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• John Murray
PMID: 16635193DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2006.00055.x

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This article discusses the profound effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the United States, emphasizing the emotional distress experienced by evacuees and the devastation witnessed in the Gulf Coast Region. It highlights the long-lasting impact on children, detailing how different age groups react to disasters and the importance of understanding and addressing their psychosocial needs. The role of pediatric healthcare professionals in providing support and assistance to children and families affected by disasters is explored. The article also touches on assessment tools, community collaboration, and the need for preparedness to respond effectively to large-scale catastrophes.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child, Preschool; Community Mental Health Services; Disasters; Infant; Interprofessional Relations; Pediatric Nursing; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Relief Work; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Adolescent

Institutions: Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center

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