Lessons Learned? Helping Students and School Personnel Recover from Disaster

• 2019

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• Cassandra Davis; Sarah Fuller; Sarah Cannon; Rex Long

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This article discusses how schools can help students and staff after disasters like hurricanes. It highlights the need for mental health support, emergency housing, and free meals. Schools should adjust calendars to help everyone recover faster. Surveys showed that while students received more support than staff, both groups needed more mental healthcare providers and financial aid. The article suggests using trauma-informed approaches to improve recovery for all involved in schools affected by disasters.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disasters; Mental Health Services; Schools; Students; Food Assistance

Institutions: University of Colorado

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