Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

This installment of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series contains a variety of disaster behavioral health materials designed to directly benefit older adults and their families and caregivers. It is organized into four categories: (1) books, (2) tips and guides, and (3) reports and presentations. View the collection's annotated bibliography, which contains links to each resource; and helpful links, which provide links to organizations, agencies, and other resources that address the issues faced by older adults and their families and caregivers.

Resources address various audiences, including the following:

• Older Adults—Disaster–related documents that help older adults understand disasters and their possible physical and emotional reactions to foster resilience
• Supporters and Caregivers—Information on traumatic stress and appropriate guidelines for helping older adults to cope
• Professionals—Specific information regarding disaster planning and community awareness for healthcare providers and government officials