Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources
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The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page provides general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience. These strategies were developed by various organizations based on experiences in prior disasters.
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Information for Individuals & Families
- Coping with Traumatic Events
Provides general information regarding common reactions to expect after disasters. - Video: Coping with a Traumatic Event
- Preventing Violence after a Natural Disaster
- Tips for Talking about Disasters
Provides information that can be used by teachers, children, adults, families and response workers.
- Maintain a Healthy State of Mind
Developed in partnership with the American Red Cross this site provides information for parents and caregivers, middle school students, high school students, adults and seniors.
- Helping Families Deal With the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster
Helping family members deal with relocation stress from ATSDR. - After the Storm - Tips for Adult Healthy Relationships
Spanish | Vietnamese New! Sep 5, 2008
- After the Storm - Tips for Adults
Spanish | Vietnamese New! Sep 5, 2008
- After the Storm - Tips for Parents of Children
Spanish | Vietnamese New! Sep 5, 2008
- After the Storm - Tips for Parents of Youth
Spanish | Vietnamese New! Sep 5, 2008
- More resources for individuals and families
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Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
- Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide
- Hurricane Mental Health PSAs
From SAMHSA, HHS
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Information for Specific Groups
- Responders
- Health Professionals
- States & Planners