A Scoping Review of Trauma-Informed Pediatric Interventions in Response to Natural and Biologic Disasters

• 2023

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• Kimberly Burkhart; Neel Agarwal; Sehyun Kim; Mandy Neudecker; Carolyn Ievers-Landis
PMID: 37371249DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/children10061017

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This article reviews trauma-informed interventions for children after natural and biological disasters, like COVID-19. It describes 45 studies on therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These treatments help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in youth. The review highlights the need for more research on younger children and diverse populations. It suggests using group or online therapy to reach more kids and emphasizes the importance of being prepared to support children's mental health during disasters.

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Hazards: Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Anxiety; Depression; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Pandemics; Psychological Trauma; COVID-19; Psychosocial Intervention

Institutions: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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