Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions, Part II: Timing of Implementation, Delivery Settings and Providers, and Therapeutic Approaches

• 2014

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Jennifer Sweeton; Elana Newman; Vandana Varna; Mary Noffsinger; Jon Shaw
PMID: 26295009DOI: https://doi.org/10.4161/dish.27535

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This review article focuses on mental health help for children after disasters. It describes when to start these interventions, where they should take place, and who should provide them. Different therapeutic methods are also explained to ensure children get the best care possible. The goal is to support children's mental well-being during tough times by using effective strategies and trained professionals in suitable settings.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Violence

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

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health; Parents; Schools; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Terrorism; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma; University of Miami

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