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SAMHSA Disaster Training and Technical Assistance Supplemental Research Bulletin

Publisher:

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. This issue focuses on the emotional impact that natural and man-made disasters have on children and youth

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If you, or someone you know, is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or chat

Coping Resources

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.

Resiliency

Children and youth who are resilient are better equipped to overcome life

Warning Signs

Children, teenagers, and adults can react to crisis situations in very different ways. When they can