Psychological Impact of Disasters on Children: Review of Assessment and Interventions

• 2009

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• Nilamadhab Kar
PMID: 19172325DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12519-009-0001-x

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This review article discusses the psychiatric problems experienced by children following disasters, exploring the nature, management options, and the process for organizing psychological interventions. The data was sourced from a literature search on PubMed using keywords related to children, disasters, psychiatry, and mental health. Results show varying proportions of children with posttraumatic symptoms or diagnoses, influenced by factors like the disaster's nature, diagnostic criteria, cultural interpretations, and available support. Common psychiatric manifestations include acute stress reactions, depression, anxiety disorders, and more. The article suggests systematic screening for psychological issues in children post-disaster and advocates for integrated psychological interventions combining various approaches for effectiveness.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders; Comorbidity; Depression; Disasters; Mass Screening; Mental Health Services; Parent-Child Relations; Psychotherapy; Psychotic Disorders; Risk Factors; Severity of Illness Index; Social Support; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress, Psychological; Conduct Disorder; Substance-Related Disorders; Adaptation, Psychological; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Institutions: The Royal Wolverhampton Trust

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