Children and Families in the Context of Disasters: Implications for Preparedness and Response

• 2008

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Carol North
PMID: 20617116

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This article explores how disasters affect children and families. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, noting that family dynamics play a crucial role in children's recovery. Parents' reactions can influence their children's responses to trauma, while children can also impact their parents' mental health. The text highlights the importance of family support during disasters and suggests that preparedness plans should include strategies for helping families cope. It emphasizes the need for more research on family adaptation to disasters and calls for policies that address these issues effectively.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Family Relations; Mental Health Services; Parents; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Parenting; Adaptation, Psychological

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; University of Texas Southwestern

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