A Scoping Review of Youth and Young Adults' Roles in Natural Disaster Mitigation and Response: Considerations for Youth Wellbeing During a Global Ecological Crisis

• 2022

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• Melissa Bessaha; Rachel Anna Hayward; Kiriaki Gatanas
PMID: 34734661DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12517

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This review considers the literature on disaster mitigation, response, and recovery following natural disasters with a focus on the engagement of youth and young adults. It identifies key elements of natural disaster mitigation and response efforts, covering the following themes: community mobilization and resilience, communication technology, youth empowerment and policy advocacy, education-community partnerships, and postdisaster rescue efforts and first aid.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Adolescent; Young Adult

Institutions: University of New York at Stony Brook

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