
Going Down the Drain: When Children's Fears Become Real--Responding to Children When Disaster Strikes 2006 Ann Wilson PMID: 16519368 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About The article discusses the impact of natural disasters and terrorism on children, particularly focusing on the aftermath of September 11, 2001. It highlights the importance of assessing and supporting children in trauma-affected areas, emphasizing the role of parents in children's recovery. The article also addresses how children's responses are influenced by their developmental stage and the way media portrays these events. Recommendations for caring for children exposed to disasters are provided, including limiting their exposure to media coverage and ensuring adult support for addressing their questions and concerns. Tags Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Violence Keywords: Child; Psychology, Child; Child, Preschool; Disasters; Fear; Infant; Parents; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Adaptation, Psychological Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals Format: Journal Article Media Type: Website Institutions: South Dakota State University Institution Type: Academic Language: English Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review More like this Going Down the Drain: When Children's Fears Become Real--Responding to Children When Disaster Strikes 2006 · South Dakota State University Psychosocial Effects of Disaster in Children and Adolescents: Significance and Management 2013 · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The Impact of Natural Disasters on Youth: A Focus on Emerging Research Beyond Internalizing Disorders 2017 · Georgia State University The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Going Down the Drain: When Children's Fears Become Real--Responding to Children When Disaster Strikes

2006
Ann Wilson

PMID: 16519368

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The article discusses the impact of natural disasters and terrorism on children, particularly focusing on the aftermath of September 11, 2001. It highlights the importance of assessing and supporting children in trauma-affected areas, emphasizing the role of parents in children's recovery. The article also addresses how children's responses are influenced by their developmental stage and the way media portrays these events. Recommendations for caring for children exposed to disasters are provided, including limiting their exposure to media coverage and ensuring adult support for addressing their questions and concerns.

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Going Down the Drain: When Children's Fears Become Real--Responding to Children When Disaster Strikes 2006 · South Dakota State University Psychosocial Effects of Disaster in Children and Adolescents: Significance and Management 2013 · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The Impact of Natural Disasters on Youth: A Focus on Emerging Research Beyond Internalizing Disorders 2017 · Georgia State University

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