Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions, Part I: Techniques, Outcomes, and Methodological Considerations

• 2014

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Jennifer Sweeton; Elana Newman; Vandana Varna; Pascal Nitiéma; Jon Shaw
PMID: 25914863DOI: https://doi.org/10.4161/dish.27534

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This review article of child disaster mental health interventions discusses various techniques like cognitive behavioral approaches, exposure techniques, and social support. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis is the most common outcome, along with other related reactions such as depression and anxiety. Recommendations for future research are provided.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Behavior Therapy; Counseling; Disasters; Mental Health; Psychological Techniques; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Terrorism; Treatment Outcome

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

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