This tip sheet lists reactions to stress that are common among children and that caregivers, parents, and teachers may see during and after an infectious disease outbreak. It also suggests ways that adults can help children manage stress.

This tip sheet for parents and other caregivers and teachers explains how to help children cope with the emotional aftermath of a disaster and includes information on common reactions according to developmental stage.

This tip sheet describes aspects of the transition families go through when a member returns home after a disaster deployment. It also suggests ways that family members other than the responder can navigate the transition and support the responder in coping with the return home.

These SAMHSA Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series resources are in one of eight languages other than English. Disaster behavioral health professionals can use these resources to reach individuals in disaster-affected communities who read and speak Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, and several other languages.

At this web page, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies presents a range of resources for learning about and coping with stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. A section for healthcare workers, a key group of first responders in the pandemic, features webinars, tip sheets, and articles on topics including coping with pandemic-related stress, self-care, and strategies for resilience.

This brochure describes trauma that children and adolescents may experience, including trauma associated with natural and human-caused disasters. It indicates how children and adolescents may respond to trauma and how rescue workers can help children and adults cope with stressors and trauma, and it identifies sources of additional information and support.

This tip sheet describes aspects of the transition families go through when a member returns home after a disaster deployment. It also suggests ways that family members other than the responder can navigate the transition and support the responder in coping with the return home.

This document identifies three steps to take in family emergency communication planning: collecting information, sharing information, and practicing the plan as a family.

This toolkit presents an overview of social media platforms, information about developing social media posts, and key communication considerations by phase of disaster. It also shares lessons learned and guidance on developing a social media policy and plan.

This web page gives an overview of schizophrenia, as well as the risk factors for developing it. It also identifies signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and gives information about different treatments and therapies, as well as how to join a study on schizophrenia. Lastly it describes how an individual can help a person suffering from schizophrenia.

This web page gives an overview of the impact tornadoes can have, including injuries and damages. It also gives general safety tips for avoiding injury during cleanup after a tornado. Lastly, it provides information on children’s needs after a tornado and suggestions for helping them with their anxiety or fear.

This web page offers information on how to help preschoolers during times of drought. It discusses drought-related situations that may cause stress for preschoolers, as well as how to recognize if they are experiencing stress. Lastly, it provides tips for what parents and other caregivers can do to help children understand the drought and address their stress and fears.

This tip sheet provides information on the impact pandemic flu can have on families. It provides parents tips for how to prepare their families, and how to cope with stress and grief.

At this part of its website, the NCTSN explains how pandemic flu is different from seasonal flu and lists tips for parents and other caregivers to prepare their families for pandemic flu, manage family stress in the event of a flu pandemic, and monitor themselves and their children for signs of the need for professional mental health support.

This section of the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education website links to online resources on a variety of suicide-related topics. Topic areas include populations at greater risk, resources for families and students, data and statistics, and mental health information.

This online article provides an overview of suicide prevention in the Marine Corps, identifies warning signs and risk factors for suicide, and highlights ways for Marine Corps members and their loved ones to ask questions and offer support if they are concerned about someone. The web page also lists helplines and other sources of additional support.

The Indian Health Service website provides links to resources that may be helpful to healthcare professionals in working with American Indians and Alaska Natives who may be at risk of suicidality and suicide.

Designed for parents, teachers, and other school personnel, this web page highlights the role adults can play in intervening with children and youth at risk of suicide. It identifies risk factors and the warning signs and offers tips on how adults can respond if they notice these factors in children or youth. Also discussed is the role of the school in suicide prevention.

This SAMHSA wallet card highlights warning signs of psychological stress that individuals may experience following a disaster. It also provides contact information for individuals to call (1-800-985-5990) or text ("TalkWithUs" to 66746) the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline for support. Response workers can provide it to survivors who they think may benefit from additional support in coping with a disaster.

This infographic shows where to go and what to do in the event of a radiation emergency (i.e., get inside, stay inside, stay tuned for updated instructions from emergency response officials).

This part of NCTSN’s website is designed to assist parents and families before, during, and after a wildfire. A definition of wildfires is provided, along with a discussion of their effects, and information and links are presented to help parents and families support children in staying safe and coping. Materials related to wildfires can also be accessed at this part of the website.

This NCTSN tip sheet describes how media coverage of a wildfire may affect children and families, notes some negative effects media coverage may have, and lists ways for parents and other caregivers to manage media exposure in helping children cope with their experience of a wildfire.

This fact sheet identifies emotions and physical signs and symptoms that young people may experience after a disaster and offers some ways to reduce stress and begin the healing process.

Zero to Three is an organization that supports the healthy development and well-being of infants and toddlers and their families. Their military-specific website includes flyers, articles, activity books, and other helpful materials geared specifically toward helping military parents to support their young children.

This fact sheet identifies emotions, feelings, and physical symptoms that young people may experience after a disaster and offers ways to reduce stress and begin the healing process.