Natural Disasters
Information about PTSD related to natural disasters.
Disaster Recovery - Self-Help Tips
During disaster recovery when mental health resources are in short supply, it can very important for those affected to use self-help techniques. These tips can help you cope.
During disaster recovery when mental health resources are in short supply, it can very important for those affected to use self-help techniques. These tips can help you cope.
Hurricane Survivors at Risk for PTSD
Survivors of any traumatic event such as a natural disaster like a hurricane are at risk for Post Traumatic Stress Diorder (PTSD). How to recognize PTSD symptoms and overcome the effects.
Survivors of any traumatic event such as a natural disaster like a hurricane are at risk for Post Traumatic Stress Diorder (PTSD). How to recognize PTSD symptoms and overcome the effects.
APA Information About PTSD
A collection of PTSD information from the APA, especially regarding the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
A collection of PTSD information from the APA, especially regarding the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Children in Natural Disasters
About a study of children in the 1998 Armenian earthquake and how this event affected them.
About a study of children in the 1998 Armenian earthquake and how this event affected them.
Cultivating Resiliance Helps With Coping After Disasters
An article about how cultivating an attitude of resiliance can help after a natural disaster.
An article about how cultivating an attitude of resiliance can help after a natural disaster.
Disaster Survivors Face PTSD Risk
Some basic facts about PTSD risk after a natural disaster.
Some basic facts about PTSD risk after a natural disaster.
Disasters and Substance Abuse
An article about the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism after a natural disaster.
An article about the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism after a natural disaster.
How to Help School Children With Natural Disasters
Information for school crisis teams about how they can assist children in coping with natural disasters.
Information for school crisis teams about how they can assist children in coping with natural disasters.
Information for Survivors of Natural Disasters
Information about what psychological problems can occur after a disaster and how to reduce their effects.
Information about what psychological problems can occur after a disaster and how to reduce their effects.
Mental Health Intervention for Disasters
Appropriate intervention during times of disasters can help prevent long-term psychological problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This factsheet from the National Center for PTSD outlines steps that can be taken at every phase of a natural disaster.
Appropriate intervention during times of disasters can help prevent long-term psychological problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This factsheet from the National Center for PTSD outlines steps that can be taken at every phase of a natural disaster.
Psychological First Aid Manual
A manual explaining what steps should be taken during a natural disaster to help survivors avoid long-term effects like PTSD.
A manual explaining what steps should be taken during a natural disaster to help survivors avoid long-term effects like PTSD.
The Effects of Natural Disasters
A nicely outlined fact sheet detailing the psychological effects of disasters; what factors can lead to PTSD; and how to reduce the risk of lasting trauma. From the National Center for PTSD.
A nicely outlined fact sheet detailing the psychological effects of disasters; what factors can lead to PTSD; and how to reduce the risk of lasting trauma. From the National Center for PTSD.