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Mental Health Services in Disasters/Major Traumas
Resources about mental health services provided in response to disasters or other major traumas,
which often aid in the longer-term recovery phase of emergency response.
Alleviating the Effects of War and Displacement on Children (PDF - 74 KB)
Yule
Traumatology, 8(3), 2002
Describes one intervention developed for children exposed to violence and war that focuses on skills for coping with symptoms such as intrusion, arousal, and avoidance.
Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (PDF - 548 KB)
New York University Child Study Center (2006)
Strategies for when and how to get help for children experiencing mental health issues after a major trauma; how to prepare for natural disasters; how to talk to children about terrorism, war, and media issues; and how to help families access community resources.
Children’s Responses to Hurricane Katrina: Tips for Schools and Teachers
New York University Child Study Center (2005)
Information for educators on how to support children affected by Hurricane Katrina and other traumatic events.
Coping With Disasters: Tips for Child Welfare Agencies (PDF - 527 KB)
O'Brien & Webster (2006)
Focuses on helping child welfare agencies prepare to manage during crises, stressing the importance of communicating with broader emergency management efforts and the need to support staff.
County Disaster Mental Health Planning and Response Guide: A Guide for County Directors of Mental Health and Community Services
New York State Office of Mental Health (2005)
Provides an overview of types of training for disaster response team members and other human service workers who will be in contact with children in a disaster or emergency.
Disasters and Terrorism
American Psychological Association
Information on disasters and terrorism, with some resources in Spanish.
The Effects of Natural Disasters
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A review of the literature on the psychosocial consequences of natural disasters.
Helping Children Cope With the Effects of Hurricane Katrina: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
New York University Child Study Center (2005)
Tips for parents and caregivers to help children reestablish a sense of safety and security following a major hurricane or other disaster.
Mental Health and Recovery in the Gulf Coast After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Weisler, Barbee, &Townsend
Journal of the American Medical Association, 296(5), 2006
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Reports on the mental health needs in the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes.
Mental Illness After Hurricane Katrina (PDF - 290 KB)
Kessler, Galea, Jones, & Parker
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 84(10), 2006
Presents research examining the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the mental health of those affected.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Articles on hurricane response in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Psychiatrists Glean Unexpected Lessons From 9/11 Disaster
Moran
Psychiatric News, 41(17), 2006
Psychiatrists found that trauma did not trump people's willingness and ability to do the right thing.
Psychological Impact of Disaster on Children: Selected Resources on Diagnosis and Treatment for the Children of Katrina (PDF - 155 KB)
King (2005)
Includes a guide to selected Internet resources as well as an annotated bibliography of publications addressing the psychological impact of hurricanes on children and strategies for treatment.
Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician
Hagan
Pediatrics, 116(3), 2005
Describes children's responses to disasters, risk factors for adverse reactions, and ways to help children cope. (PDF - 869 KB)
Secondary Trauma and Child Welfare Staff (PDF - 72 KB)
Conrad (1998)
Describes how child welfare staff can internalize the trauma of foster children, identifies symptoms, and provides strategies for preventing secondary trauma.
Secondary Trauma and Foster Parents (PDF - 71 KB)
Conrad (1998)
Discusses the reasons foster parents can experience secondary traumatic stress and provides strategies for combating secondary trauma.
Rapid Assessments of Mental Health Needs After Disasters
Silove & Bryant
The Journal of American Medical Association, 296(5), 2006
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Results from a rapid needs assessment undertaken among adults and children 8 weeks after the December 2004 tsunami in Thailand.
Resources to Help Cope With Natural and Other Disasters
American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources for families affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Terrorism, Mental Health, and September 11: Lessons Learned About Providing Mental Health Services to a Traumatized Population (PDF - 186 KB)
The Century Foundation (2005)
Part of a broader study aimed at informing the public and policymakers about the complex challenges related to preventing and responding to domestic terrorism.
Training Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters
DeWolfe & Nordboe (Eds.) (2000, 2nd ed.)
What workers need to know to provide services to communities affected by a major disaster, focusing on how communities and survivors respond to disaster, at-risk groups, and stress management for staff.
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