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This web page provides an overview of the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and the risk factors that may make it more likely for children to develop PTSD. It also describes the signs of PTSD in children and adolescents and different techniques to treat PTSD.
View ResourceThis web page includes resources and information on suicide prevention can be used by researchers, healthcare professionals, and consumers. This page presents sources of help for someone in immediate crisis, signs and symptoms of suicidality, risk factors, and information about research on suicide, as well as links to related resources.
View ResourceThis web page focuses on SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, which aims to improve treatment and services for youth and families who have experienced traumatic events. It explores childhood trauma and links to resources for parents and caregivers, educators, health professionals, and more.
View ResourceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines the dangers people with substance use disorders face due to COVID-19. This page has resources on treatment options, harm reduction, and other precautions.
View ResourceThe PTSD Coach app can be used by individuals who believe they may be suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as their families. It provides users with resources they can trust, including PTSD treatments that work. Features also include tools for tracking symptoms, tools for handling stress, and direct links to support and help.
View ResourceThis resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network was developed for parents and caregivers to give insight on how and why children grieve, and what you can do to help.
View ResourceCompatible with iPhone, iPad, and Android and BlackBerry devices, this app is designed to support responders in meeting the mental health and substance use-related (behavioral health) needs of disaster-affected communities. It can be used to access preparedness and response information and to find local behavioral health services for referrals.
View ResourceCaring for kids after trauma, disaster and death: A guide for parents and professionals (second ed.)
This guide examines children’s reactions to disasters and trauma at different stages of development, as well as providing practical advice to parents and school staff for supporting children and adolescents in coping. Also included is information about when and how to get help for mental health problems in children. [Authors: Faculty and staff of the New York University Child Study Center, Koplewicz, H.S., and Cloitre, M.]
View ResourceThis part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's website defines childhood traumatic grief and explores its effects and possible interventions. It also links to related resources.
View ResourceThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network Learning Center is a training portal that offers free online education related to child and adolescent trauma. Over 300 of the free online courses offer continuing education certificates, and the portal includes over 200 webinars.
View ResourceThis web page discusses what complex trauma is and when a child may be at risk of experiencing it. It also provides links to resources about the effects of complex trauma, screening tools, and interventions for children experiencing this type of trauma.
View ResourceThis web page explores the importance of identity and cultural dimension in the relationship among patients and their mental healthcare providers. It provides strategies and guidance for mental healthcare providers seeking to create a welcoming, culturally competent healthcare environment through which patients can receive effective healing or recovery.
View ResourceThis website provides information about trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a variety of audiences. It includes information about trauma and PTSD associated with disasters, including incidents of mass violence.
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