Helping Your Child Cope with a Disaster

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This webpage provides essential guidance on assisting children during disasters, emphasizing the unique vulnerabilities and needs of young individuals in such situations. It offers resources for parents, caregivers, and communities to support children's physical and emotional well-being before, during, and after emergencies. The page highlights the importance of preparedness, communication, and resilience to ensure the safety and recovery of children in the face of various disasters.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Child Welfare; Depression; Disaster Planning; Mental Health Services; Parents; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress, Psychological; Emergency Shelter; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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