Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Clinical Pictures and Moderating Factors

• 2017

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• Daniel Hamiel; Leo Wolmer; Lee Pardo-Aviv; Nathaniel Laor
PMID: 28534295DOI: 10.1007/s11920-017-0793-7

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This paper examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on preschool children, focusing on understanding the consequences and identifying key moderating variables that can influence the association between events and outcomes. The findings highlight various emotional, behavioral, and biological effects on young children, with a particular discussion on the implications for refugee children. Key moderating factors identified include mother's sensitivity and PTSD symptoms. The study emphasizes the severe impact that exposure to disasters and terrorism can have on the mental health and development of preschool children. Future research is recommended to delve into different levels of exposure and explore the role of psychosocial and biological variables in the event-consequence relationship.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Violence

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

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Child, Preschool; Disasters; Mental Health; Parents; Refugees; Terrorism; Resilience, Psychological; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Clalit Health Services; Tel Aviv University; Reichman University; Yale University

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