Pediatric Disaster Preparedness and Response Topical Collection Chapter 4: Mental Health Issues

• 2022

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• Sarita Chung; George Foltin; David Schonfeld

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This chapter focuses on mental health issues in children during disasters. It describes how pediatricians and schools play key roles in identifying and addressing children's mental health needs. Children may show signs like anxiety, depression, or PTSD after traumatic events. Pediatricians should watch for these symptoms and provide support or referrals when needed. The text also covers the importance of early interventions, school-based programs, crisis response plans, and professional self-care for healthcare providers dealing with such situations to ensure effective care for affected children and families while maintaining their own well-being.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adolescent Psychiatry; Bereavement; Child, Preschool; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Terrorism; Pediatricians

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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