Trauma-Informed Care

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Trauma-informed care (TIC) involves assessing, recognizing, and responding to traumatic stress effects on children, caregivers, and healthcare providers. This webpage provides resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), offering guidance on implementing TIC in pediatric settings. It describes how important it is for caregivers to be aware of the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma. By recognizing these, they can provide better support and create a safe environment for healing. TIC aims to improve health outcomes by addressing the root causes of distress rather than just treating symptoms.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Child; Health Personnel; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Pediatrics; Physicians; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Caregivers; Pediatricians; Patient-Centered Care; Resilience, Psychological; Psychological Trauma; Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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