Children in Northern California Learn to Cope With Wildfire Trauma

• 2022

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• Heidi de Marco

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The text describes how children in Northern California are learning to cope with the trauma caused by wildfires. It tells the story of Maia and Mia Bravo, who experienced a devastating fire in 2017. Many children face lasting psychological effects like anxiety and PTSD due to frequent wildfires. The state is working on screening for traumatic experiences through its Medicaid program, especially in rural areas heavily affected by fires. Experts suggest maintaining routines, offering social support, and using coping tools to help kids manage their stress and fears related to these environmental disasters.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Anxiety; Depression; Environmental Exposure; Mental Health; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Wildfires; Psychological Trauma; Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institutions: California Health Care Foundation

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