Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters

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The Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters course by the Pediatric Pandemic Network equips healthcare professionals with strategies to support children's mental health across disaster phases: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation. It covers trauma-informed care, Psychological First Aid, and interventions like CBT. The curriculum emphasizes equitable care for vulnerable populations and offers continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. Participants gain actionable skills to enhance pediatric behavioral health readiness during crises. ​

Continuing Education: This resource offers continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers through the Pediatric Pandemic Network. Please access the resource for details including information on how to claim credit.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Keywords: Behavioral Symptoms; Child Behavior Disorders; Child, Preschool; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Health Personnel; Mental Health Services; Pediatrics; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Caregivers; Health Equity; Psychological First Aid

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Format: Module

Media Type: Website

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN)

Institution Type: Non-Governmental Organization

Language: English

Bundles: Continuing Education; Continuing Education for Behavioral Health Professionals; Continuing Education for Nurses; Continuing Education for Physicians

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