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This guide provides information about drought as it affects the health of the U.S. public. Behavioral health-related information is discussed in various sections of this document, particularly beginning on page 27.
View ResourceThe National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at the USC Suzanna Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is dedicated to helping schools support their students through crisis and loss. They offer crisis response resources, educational materials, and consultation and training, and they conduct childhood bereavement and disaster preparedness research. Many of the resources they offer are free; however, the books may require purchase.
View ResourceThe ACF is responsible for Federal programs that promote the economic and social wellbeing of families, children, individuals, and communities.
View ResourceThe American Indian Institute brings together specialists from North American Indian tribes and bands representing such diverse areas as education, human services, sociology, psychology, history, economics, research, and evaluation to provide leadership and strategies related to complex social and human problems and challenges including substance abuse.
View ResourceThis guide provides recommendations for local governments and agencies to help them create disaster preparedness and response programs that account for the needs of people with disabilities, which will bring these programs into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
View ResourceThis guide highlights the need for gender-sensitive approaches and provides information on gender issues in disaster management. The document describes the approaches of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies when integrating gender into the disaster management cycle and strengthening accountability for gender impact. The guide also includes international case studies.
View ResourceAppropriate for anyone providing psychosocial and mental health support to women who are pregnant, this article suggests ways to help pregnant women cope with Zika-related anxiety and distress, offers two simple tools to screen for mood or anxiety disorders, and provides links to related resources. [Author: Manzella C]
View ResourceThis report outlines a national strategy to guide Suicidal Thinking, Behavior, Attempts prevention actions. It includes goals and objectives across four strategic directions: (1) wellness and empowerment, (2) prevention services, (3) treatment and support services, and (4) surveillance, research, and evaluation.
View ResourceThis article examines the effect of brief Interventions, including critical incident stress management, following the World Trade Center disaster. [Authors: Boscarino, J., Adams, R. and Figley, C.]
View ResourceThis website provides information on Mental Health First Aid, including how to become certified by taking the interactive 12-hour course.
View ResourceThis training covers sources of stress for disaster workers other than first responders, including staff of federal agencies, state and local public health agencies, utilities, social services, repair and cleanup contractors, and voluntary organizations.
View ResourceIn keeping with the trust relationship established in the U.S. constitution between American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal governments and the U.S. government, BIA provides a range of services to federally recognized AI/AN tribes.
View ResourceThis article covers best practice guidelines for helping adults with intellectual disabilities to cope with their responses, including posttraumatic and grief responses, to disasters. The authors emphasize focusing on resilience and the strengths that people with intellectual disabilities can offer to their communities. [Authors: Ballan M, Sormanti M, Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal. 2(3).]
View ResourceThis webpage provides information for people who are traveling out of the United States to support individuals and communities, including those that have been affected by disasters. It suggests steps for humanitarian aid workers to take before, during, and after travel to protect their physical and behavioral health.
View ResourceThis website offers independent study courses to help health providers better serve their veteran patients. Course topics include posttraumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury.
View ResourceThis document presents the ways in which older adults are particularly vulnerable in disasters and suggests how responders during a disaster can make sure their services reach and address the needs of older adults. Examples are provided of promising practices in serving older adults before, during, and after disasters. (MDC was formerly Manpower Development Corp.)
View ResourceThis resource is a map released each week showing levels of drought across the country, as well as areas that are abnormally dry and may be entering or emerging from drought. The Drought Monitor website includes current and past maps, data visualizations, the weekly summary of drought conditions across the nation, and forecast and outlook information.
View ResourceThe Department of Homeland Security website for first responders provides a portal that allows Federal, State, local, and tribal first responders to easily access and leverage Federal web services; information on resources, products, standards, testing, and evaluation; and best practices in a collaborative environment.
View ResourceNRC is an independent agency created by Congress to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials. The agency regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection, and enforcement of its requirements.
View ResourceThis 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).
View ResourceThis WHO checklist provides an overview of the necessary steps for local organizations, state entities, and federal governments to take in pandemic influenza preparedness planning. The resource contains information for public health professionals on how to maintain essential health services, provide treatment, and reduce the risk of the spread of infection.
View ResourceThis fact sheet contains information for disaster managers and planners on mitigation and preparedness concerning women and disasters. The document discusses the impact of disasters on women, women’s vulnerability during disasters, important information for emergency response and recovery organizations, and systems to use when helping women.
View ResourceThis article highlights the issues of women and their vulnerability in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. These issues include race, class, age, and disability, in addition to the importance of preparedness and response resources and the best practices that should be followed when attending to the needs of women. [Author: Enarson, E.]
View ResourceThis document showcases best practices for disaster planners and communities to promote and practice gender mainstreaming in disaster risk reduction. This publication highlights the experiences of several states in India: Assam, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, and Maharashtra. The document presents gender equity initiatives in disaster risk management to promote women’s involvement in community disaster preparedness.
View ResourceThis article discusses the need for more women to volunteer at the community level after a disaster, as well as the need for more women to serve in senior positions as disaster managers. The article also warns against ignoring the importance of addressing the needs of women and discusses how women should be used as a vital disaster recovery resource. [Author: Wahlstrom, M.]
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