Pediatric Disaster Medicine: Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters

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This course shares how disasters can affect the mental health of children and what can be done to help them. It explains that kids may feel scared, sad, or confused during emergencies. The course gives tips for healthcare workers on how to support children’s emotional needs after a disaster. It also shares resources for learning more about helping kids cope with stress in these situations.

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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Behavioral Medicine; Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Stress, Psychological; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN); Region V for Kids

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