Child and Adolescent Mental Health Amidst Emergencies and Disasters

• 2020

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• Andrea Danese; Patrick Smith; Prathiba Chitsabesan; Bernadka Dubicka
PMID: 31718718DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2019.244

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This article focuses on the mental health of children and teens during emergencies and disasters. It describes how their mental well-being can be heavily impacted and often overlooked in such situations. The role of child and adolescent mental health services is highlighted as crucial for emergency preparedness, resilience, and response to help protect vulnerable young people from harmful effects. Key topics include childhood experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), risk assessment, and trauma management.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

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

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; United Kingdom; Adolescent; Emergencies

Institutions: King's College London; Manchester Metropolitan University; The University of Manchester

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