A Long Way Home

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This "Ready. Set. Go!" podcast features interviews with Dr. Beachgem (Meghan Elizabeth Beach Martin, MD) and Travis Witt, exploring the lengthy and challenging recovery process following a catastrophic hurricane. From assessing damage and submitting insurance claims to handling debris cleanup and home repairs, families discover that rebuilding takes months—sometimes years—rather than just days. It also sheds light on the emotional impact disasters have on children, emphasizing how stability, routine, and reassurance can play a crucial role in supporting their mental well-being during recovery. (Season 3, Episode 3)

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Bundles: Ready. Prep. Go! Podcast

Keywords: Child; Floods; Mental Health; Psychosocial Support Systems; Cyclonic Storms; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

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