In a Disaster: What Parents Can Do To Help Their Children

• 2018

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This brochure describes how parents can help their children after a disaster by staying calm, meeting basic needs, and giving simple information. It lists common reactions in children of different ages, such as trouble sleeping or changes in behavior. It explains that some kids may need professional help if problems last more than two to three months or affect daily life. The brochure also gives resources for more support and says parents play an important role in helping their children recover emotionally from disasters.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Keywords: Adaptation, Physiological; Behavioral Symptoms; Child; Disasters; Family Relations; Mental Health; Parents; Stress, Psychological; Emotional Adjustment; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: Northwest Healthcare Response Network

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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