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Created by physicians for the public, this report explores climate change to bring attention to the risks and possible consequences it may have for public health. It analyzes the many challenges climate change poses and provides recommendations for protecting the community and reducing the possible effects of climate change.
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This article describes research on the process and effects of merging, after Hurricane Sandy, of substance use disorder treatment programs in New York City to ensure continuity of care. Investigators interviewed healthcare practitioners in the programs to understand challenges and measures they took that proved successful in terms of patient retention and both patient and staff health and well-being following the hurricane.
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This article describes research on the process and effects of merging, after Hurricane Sandy, of substance use disorder treatment programs in New York City to ensure continuity of care. Investigators interviewed healthcare practitioners in the programs to understand challenges and measures they took that proved successful in terms of patient retention and both patient and staff health and well-being following the hurricane.
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This web page describes disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, which occurs in children. It lists signs and symptoms and provides a link to an informational video. It also features information on risk factors, treatment and therapies, and how to find out more about participating in clinical trials.
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This web page includes information about depression in men, including signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to get help. It also features links to additional resources.
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The Help Kids Cope app can help families talk about disasters before they happen and learn what to do before, during, and after 10 different disaster types. The app also helps parents learn how to best support their children through sheltering in place, evacuations, and healing after the disaster is over. The app can also be useful for teachers and counselors, as well as for emergency preparedness professionals.
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This guide provides information for first responders who are working with survivors who have lost a loved one to suicide. The manual includes information on reducing the stigma of suicide, assisting survivors, and supporting first responders.
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Developed for emergency preparedness and response professionals, this guide explains how to incorporate language access into emergency plans. It discusses how to identify groups of people who speak specific languages and to ensure that individuals in these groups have access to services. The guide is designed to help professionals comply with legal requirements for meaningful access to services for people with limited English proficiency.
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Created for healthcare and other service professionals who work with children and families who have experienced trauma, this fact sheet outlines how organizations and service systems can adopt a trauma-informed perspective to address the impacts of traumatic stress. It focuses on strategies to best support children and families experiencing traumatic stress that prioritize staff and patient safety and long-term recovery.
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This guide discusses barriers and challenges to accessing substance use disorder and mental health treatment services in rural communities. It also gives information on implementing telehealth as a method to increase access to services and the benefits of telehealth.
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This journal article explores the issues that occur when medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is disrupted by a disaster. Through interviews with health professionals and emergency managers, it identifies the elements that should be included in disaster planning in relation to medication-assisted treatment.
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Provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this fact sheet emphasizes the importance of disaster planning and preparedness. The fact sheet recommends various actionable steps, including creating a livestock evacuation kit, ensuring adequate food and water, and assessing farm safety to safeguard the well-being of livestock during extreme weather events.
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This resource serves as a guide for incorporating language access considerations into disaster management plans. Page 8 of the guide lists resources that explain the translation process and can help readers obtain high-quality translations.
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This report highlights the importance of partnerships and improved communication between and among homeless services providers, disaster planners, and individuals experiencing homelessness to develop a successful disaster response and recovery plan. Based on the experiences of two disaster-affected communities, the report describes research and findings on best practices for serving communities experiencing homelessness during disasters.
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This article highlights the importance of discussing racial incidents with children. The article outlines suggestions to help parents and guardians have conversations with their children and monitor children’s emotions toward such incidents.
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This resource describes what survivors might expect after experiencing a trauma or disaster, and offers strategies to achieve the best possible recovery from disaster stress. It also identifies warning signs for when to seek professional help.
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These teleconferences, held each Tuesday, address the communication concerns, and needs of state, local, and territorial health communicators, as well as partner organizations. Topics include risk perception, clear communication techniques, and the speed at which new information is presented to the public. Slides, audio files, and transcripts of past teleconferences are available.
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This white paper explores the effects of climate change on extreme weather events and disasters to highlight the challenges vulnerable communities face during climate crises. Based on findings from the Gulf Coast and other coastal areas, it offers adaptation and planning opportunities for communities through a discussion of lessons learned and best practices.
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This tip sheet describes the stress people may feel when they hear about an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as Ebola. It presents signs of stress and provides tips for lowering and managing stress.
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This section of the website of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response provides a collection of resources covering disaster communication systems. These resources can be used by professionals to develop messaging and emergency communication plans and strategies.
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This tip sheet explains sheltering in place, lists common reactions people have, and suggests ways to cope with the stress that sheltering in place often entails.
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In this fact sheet for school psychologists and other school personnel, the National Association of School Psychologists defines social media and describes its use, identifies risks and potential benefits of social media, and notes the need for schools and school districts to develop or understand social media policies and build capacity to work with social media. Links to related resources are provided.
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Developed for public health officials and leaders around the world, this document presents guidance for response under WHO’s strategic Zika response framework.
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Designed for health professionals, this guide provides research-based communication strategies for fostering discussions concerning climate change and health. After providing background information, it offers possible key talking points, phrases, and messages for successful communication and information dissemination.
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This tip sheet explains social distancing, quarantine, and isolation, as well as common reactions to these situations, and presents tips for coping.
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