Disaster and Trauma Resource Center

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This website provides resources about children's responses to disasters. It describes how to cope with stress and find support. The center offers guidance on dealing with natural disasters like hurricanes or earthquakes, as well as other crises such as pandemics. It also includes links to important websites where parents, youth and clinicians can learn more about how children and youth respond to disasters. By visiting the provided links, families can access a wide range of tools to better understand what steps they should take before, during, and after a disaster occurs.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Child; Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Mental Health Services; Adolescent

Institutions: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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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.

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