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The American Psychological Association lists stressors specific to fatherhood and shares tips for managing it and recognizing when talking to a mental health professional may help.
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This article details the unique problems facing individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) living in temporary shelters due to natural disasters. It discusses factors that public health officials should consider when interacting with the community, the dangers members of this community may face while in a shelter, and steps that local health departments can take to be of better assistance.
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In this fact sheet, the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress offers guidance on pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The authors list steps that officials can take to support communities in preparedness, response, and recovery, and to plan for mental health interventions such as effective risk and safety communication and Psychological First Aid.
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This page shares five elements that are related to better early- and mid-term recovery after disasters, including promoting a sense of psychological safety, promoting calming, and instilling hope. It also discusses Psychological First Aid (PFA), an evidence-informed, modular approach for helping disaster survivors, and explains how PFA can be used to reduce distress through eight core actions.
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This handbook contains three checklists that can be used to identify and manage the most difficult personal and business-related pressures of farming life.
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This manual describes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) program, an evidence-based framework incorporating best practices for those who are responsible for communications during a disaster or other emergency. The manual introduces CERC; describes the psychological effects of crises; and offers guidance in developing, implementing, and evaluating crisis communication plans.
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This hour-long webinar discusses why cultural competence matters in disasters. It also covers potential consequences of lack of cultural competence in post-disaster services and provides resources to help enhance understanding of cultural competence.
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This resource created for schools highlights the importance of readiness, response, and recovery to ensure school community resilience after a school tragedy incident. It focuses on strategies to support student and family recovery after incidents of violence and trauma, explores the importance of culturally competent response, and provides resources for school community members.
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This article reviews research on the relationship between mass trauma, such as incidents of mass violence and terrorism, and suicide. The article covers research on the mental health effects of mass shootings, risk factors for suicidality and self-harm, and suicide clusters, as well as pointing out the need for more evidence on how to support survivors at highest risk of adverse mental health effects and suicidal behavior.
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This web page describes the importance of risk communication in disaster and emergency situations. It also links to several resources that emergency managers and disaster planners can use to prepare for effective communication during disasters and other public health emergencies.
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In this toolkit, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) provides guidance for public information officers (PIOs) and others involved in public health communications on behalf of local health departments in using social media as part of their work. The toolkit can be downloaded free of charge, but creation of a free NACCHO Toolbox account is required.
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This page discusses ways that disaster responders and mental health treatment professionals can help survivors of disasters in the weeks or months following the disaster. The page suggests ways to reach the full community of survivors and describes Skills for Psychological Recovery, an intervention designed to be used after Psychological First Aid has been used in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
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The guide was adapted from the Psychological First Aid Operations Guide (2nd Edition), with permission from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD.
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In this online article, the American Psychological Association provides recommendations for parents for talking with their children after a shooting. It provides tips and strategies for helping children manage their distress, and suggests that parents also engage in self-care activities so they can effectively support their children in coping.
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This web page provides information on the unique challenges disasters can pose in rural communities. It also answers frequently asked questions about emergency preparedness and response.
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This mobile app is designed to support cognitive processing therapy (CPT), one of the most effective treatments for people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The app is meant to be downloaded by patients and used while they are working with therapists trained in CPT. The app features tracking of PTSD symptoms over time to evaluate progress, homework assignments and worksheets, and reminders for therapy sessions.
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Create the Good is a service provided by AARP for matching interested individuals, most of whom are 50 years or older, with volunteer opportunities. It offers some do-it-yourself projects on its website, including Operation Emergency Prepare, which guides people through helping their friends, family, and other loved ones; organizations; and communities in preparing for disasters and other emergencies.
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This wallet card can be completed by parents and caregivers. The card contains space for entering vital information that is necessary during emergencies.
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Created for emergency healthcare professionals, this blog post from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement highlights how trauma-informed care can benefit both providers and recipients of emergency health services. It considers the needs and challenges of behavioral health emergencies to provide examples of how investment in trauma-informed training and care can support positive patient outcomes and staff safety.
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Intended for primary care practitioners, this web page features a recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force regarding screening people for unhealthy alcohol use, which ranges from alcohol use at levels sufficient to cause health problems to alcohol use disorder. Based on an evidence review, the task force recommends screening adults and providing brief behavioral counseling to help reduce unhealthy alcohol use.
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This web page provides statistics and information on the need for mental health services in rural America. It also gives an overview of the challenges of providing mental health services in rural communities, including accessibility, availability, and acceptability of services.
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This interactive computer-based course provides participants with basic knowledge to build effective partnerships with tribal governments to protect Native people and property against all types of hazards.
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This blog post explains why children are more vulnerable to mental health issues and conditions during a disaster or emergency. It also discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s At-Risk Task Force, which ensures the identification and prioritization of the mental and physical health needs of at-risk populations.
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This fact sheet provides tips on how to remain safe and healthy in the event of a flood.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has primary responsibility for providing tsunami warnings to the Nation, as well as a leadership role in tsunami observations and research. This website provides information on tsunami preparedness and recovery, and it also features a special section for children.
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