Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquakes happen quickly and can result in significant damage to property and people. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for families to know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake event.
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The Resource Guide above offers several individual resources related to the topic and have been specially curated by our team to support national awareness promotions and provide quick, easy to access information on common events. All guides are in English.
Campfire Conversations
This "Ready. Prep. Go! Podcast" features a conversation with Mikey Latner, founder of Project Camp. Mikey combines summer camp with disaster response to support families …
SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center Supplemental Research Bulletin: Mass Violence and Behavioral Health
2017
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This bulletin explains how mass violence affects people's mental health. It describes the emotional and psychological impact on survivors, families, and communities. It highlights the …
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care (TIC) involves assessing, recognizing, and responding to traumatic stress effects on children, caregivers, and healthcare providers. This webpage provides resources from the American …
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events
This page and infographic help parents and caregivers support children and teens after traumatic events like disasters. It describes how kids may feel scared, sad, …
Back to School After COVID-19: Supporting Student and Staff Mental Health Toolkit
2020
· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
· Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The toolkit titled "Back to School After COVID-19: Supporting Student and Staff Mental Health" provides resources for addressing mental health challenges in schools post-pandemic. It …
Overview on Military and Veteran Families and Children
This resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and its Learning Center offers free online education about trauma. It includes webinars, courses, and …
Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day
This story was developed to help young children and their families begin to talk about feelings and worries they may have after they have experienced …
Psychological First Aid for Children
This video is about psychological first aid (PFA) for children., part of a six-session module that teaches how to help kids in crisis. PFA involves …
(NCTSN) Trauma Types: Disasters: Earthquake Resources
This webpage provides resources that address the emotional needs of children and how to meet them in the event of an earthquake, providing guidance for …
Talking to Children About Violence
This resource provides seven tips for talking to children about violence, with different messages for different age groups, and a list of suggested points to …