Disaster Preparedness & Response Resources
Resources for psychiatrists for their roles in responding to disasters and mass traumas. Psychiatrists provide valuable medical experience and expertise for preparing and responding to disasters and mass traumas. It is important to understand how psychiatric care can be integrated into disaster response systems in order to effectively provide medical assessment, treatment and consultation.
APA's Disaster Resources
Risk Management in Disaster Response
American Red Cross
Disaster Resource Center
Helping Children After A Disaster
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
How to Pack an Emergency Kit for Any Disaster
Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid for Schools
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (PDF)
Parents Tips for Helping Preschool-Aged Children after Disasters
Parents Tips for Helping School-Aged Children after Disasters
Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents after Disasters
Brief Information on Childhood Traumatic Grief for School Personnel
Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Helping Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Coping with Retraumatization
Disaster Relief: A Look Into the Pharmacist's Role
When a Disaster Disrupts Access to Psychiatric Medications
Sesame Street in Communities: Handling Emergencies
APA Resources for Psychiatrists
APA Practice Guidelines: Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorders and PTSD
“Children and Grief”
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