Toward the Way Forward: The National Children's Disaster Mental Health Concept of Operations

• 2012

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• Merritt Schreiber; Betty Pfefferbaum; Lisa Sayegh
PMID: 22700028DOI: 22700028

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This article discusses a plan to help children during disasters by focusing on their mental health needs. The National Children's Disaster Mental Health Concept of Operations (NCDMH CONOPS) aims to connect best practices for disaster response. It uses a rapid triage system to identify and prioritize children who need the most help, ensuring resources are used effectively. This approach helps local communities, counties, regions, and states work together better in preparing for and responding to disasters affecting children. The goal is seamless support from preparedness through recovery after events like natural disasters or terrorism incidents.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Policy; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Triage

Institutions: University of California at Irvine

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