Schools and Disasters: Safety and Mental Health Assessment and Interventions for Children.

• 2016

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• Betty Lai; Ann-Margaret Esnard; Sarah Lowe; Lori Peek
PMID: 27778233DOI: 10.1007/s11920-016-0743-9

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This article discusses the critical role of safe schools in protecting children and staff from the immediate threats and long-term impacts of disasters. Drawing on global disaster experiences and the United Nations Comprehensive School Safety Framework, the article emphasizes three key pillars of school safety: Safe Learning Facilities, Disaster Management, and Risk Reduction and Resilience Education. It also proposes a potential fourth pillar focusing on schools' role in post-disaster mental health assessment and intervention for children. The article highlights schools as essential spaces for mental health support post-disaster, exploring the interconnectedness between schools, child mental health, and family recovery. Recommendations are provided to enhance research and practices for ensuring school safety and promoting the well-being of children in future disasters.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Disasters; Mental Health; Safety; School Health Services; Schools; Risk Reduction Behavior

Institutions: Georgia State University; Colorado State University; Montclair State University

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