Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
American Academy of Pediatrics
10/2015
Disasters have the potential to cause short- and long-term effects on the psychological functioning, emotional adjustment, health, and developmental trajectory of children. This clinical report provides practical suggestions on how to identify common adjustment difficulties in children in the aftermath of a disaster and to promote effective coping strategies to mitigate the impact of the disaster as well as any associated bereavement and secondary stressors.
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Title: Providing Psychosocial Support to Children and Families in the Aftermath of Disasters and Crises
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Created By: American Academy of Pediatrics
Date: 10/2015
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