Through the pages of The Dialogue, disaster behavioral health professionals share information and resources while examining the disaster behavioral health preparedness and response issues that are important to the field.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This is the first part of a bi-annual report that informs on new and salient research in the field of disaster response and its effects on behavioral health. The purpose of the Research Bulletin is to provide practitioners, planners and other responders a summary of the most recently published research and literature reviews.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Hurricanes, tropical storms, and the severe weather associated with both- namely floodingand tornadoes -can lead to emotional distress in those that experience them. Survivors living in the impacted areas (including children and teens), loved ones of victims, and first responders, rescue & recovery workers are all at risk.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Created in response to the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting, this document gives an overview of common reactions children and teens experience in response to traumatic events.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Created in response to the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting, this document is a guide for parents to help their children understand media coverage of distressing events while also limiting children's
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Written in response to the 2012 shooting in Aurora Colorado, this brief describes psychological impacts that may be useful to consider for families and children in the aftermath of a traumatic even
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
