Factors Associated with Resilience in Children During a Disaster: A Scoping Review

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• Roxanna Shabahang; Ana-Sofia Arena; Irene Navis; Deborah Kuhls; Christopher Newton; Rita Burke
PMID: 40064583DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2024.341

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This article examines factors that help children be strong during disasters. It highlights the importance of support from caregivers and peers, as well as community involvement. The article also mentions how different challenges like natural disasters or pandemics can affect children's resilience. FEMA is working on creating guidance to improve national resilience by involving communities and stakeholders in planning efforts. The goal is to ensure everyone can adapt, recover, and thrive despite facing various shocks and stressors. Key concepts include building resilient environments, economies, systems, societies, people, and natural surroundings for a better future.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Mental Health; Social Support; Stress, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: University of Southern California; University of California San Francisco; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

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