To call the Gulf Oil Spill unfortunate would be a grave understatement. However, it does provide us with a unique and very valuable educational moment.
Alabama Public Television created this website with resources for parents and teachers on how to expalin and talk about the oil spill with children and youth.
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
This document discusses how the oil spill has affected the gulf coast communities and children, the effects of stress on learning, and ways educators can support children and youth in coping with s
The Maryland School Mental Health Alliance created this brief for school clinicians that defines trauma, provides signs and symptoms of someone experiencing trauma, ways to help individuals cope, a
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.
