The Mental Health America (MHA) website also provides guides and tips on a number of crisis response and coping skills, including Tips for the Troops and Military Families, Helping Children Deal wi
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) website provides several guides on topics including, Fostering Resilience and Optimism, Tips for Parents and Caregivers, Tips for Educators,
For the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the National Child Traumatic Network (NCTSN) has compiled a directory of resources for families, youth, educators, disaster response workers, medical personnel, a
Since the September 11 attack America has changed. Children and adults alike live with a new level of anxiety. Terrorism is a new threat that we are all doing our best to understand and adjust to.
During and after disasters, pediatricians can assist parents and community leaders not only by accommodating the unique needs of children but also by being cognizant of the psychological responses
The comprehensive 30-page toolkit is for pediatricians who are helping children experiencing emotional distress related to 9-11 and other catastrophic events.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the pandemic flu threat, and increased consciousness of terrorism have made emergency preparedness an important issue in the maternal and child health community.
The goal of this webinar is to provide information, recommendations, and tools that can be used to assess and strengthen cultural awareness practices in disaster behavioral health (DBH) services.
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.
