Child Mental Health Services Access and Efficacy Post-Disaster: A Scoping Review

• 2023

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• Gavin Rienne; John Lyons; Erin Abner; Jennifer Horney
PMID: 37839852DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2023.183

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This article is a review of child mental health services after disasters. It describes how children in areas like Australia, Japan, and the Philippines face challenges accessing mental health care. The review highlights the importance of quick responses to help children cope with trauma from disasters. It also mentions training programs aimed at improving these services in affected regions. The goal is to make sure that kids get the support they need during tough times and improve their overall well-being after such events. Links are provided for more detailed information on this topic.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child Welfare; Community Mental Health Centers; Disasters; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Research; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: University of Kentucky

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