Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions: Therapy Components

• 2014

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Jennifer Sweeton; Pascal Nitiéma; Mary Noffsinger; Vandana Varna; Summer Nelson
PMID: 25225954DOI: 10.1017/S1049023X14000910

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This article discusses the challenges children face after experiencing disasters and the mental health interventions developed by researchers and clinicians to address trauma sequelae. While the effectiveness of various interventions has been studied, little research has focused on the individual components of these interventions. A literature review identified nine common components in child disaster mental health interventions, emphasizing the need for future studies to define these components clearly. It is suggested that further research should deconstruct interventions to assess the specific effectiveness of each component and recognize common therapeutic elements. Additionally, considerations for populations studied and intervention delivery are highlighted for future attention.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Mental Health Services; Adolescent Health Services

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

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