Child Disaster Mental Health Interventions, Part I: Techniques, Outcomes, and Methodological Considerations

• 2014

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• Betty Pfefferbaum; Jennifer Sweeton; Elana Newman; Vandana Varna; Pascal Nitiéma; Jon Shaw
PMID: 25914863DOI: https://doi.org/10.4161/dish.27534

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This review article describes different ways to help children cope with mental health issues after disasters. It talks about techniques used in these interventions, the outcomes they aim for, and important things to consider when studying them. The goal is to support children's emotional well-being during tough times by using effective methods. It also highlights the importance of understanding how these interventions work and measuring their success properly. Overall, it focuses on helping kids recover from traumatic events through careful planning and evaluation of mental health programs.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Behavior Therapy; Counseling; Disasters; Mental Health; Psychological Techniques; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Terrorism; Treatment Outcome

Institutions: University of Oklahoma; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma; University of Miami

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