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Developed during the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in 2023, this toolkit provides resources to help various audiences cope with the impacts of experiencing or learning information about international conflicts, mass violence and terrorism, crises, trauma, hate crimes, and other violence motivated by prejudice, particularly in light of events in 2023 and 2024 giving rise to Islamophobia, antisemitism, and other forms of discrimination.
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Designed for law enforcement officers, this free online course describes common stressors in the line of duty and identifies ways to manage stress. The course highlights signs and symptoms of stress, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts that law enforcement officers may notice in themselves or their coworkers. It also provides information on where and how to seek additional help.
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This playlist from the Capacity Building Center for Tribes includes five recorded webinars focused on tribal trauma and resilience. Each webinar focuses on different factors that affect tribal mental and behavioral health, including protective community factors, historic trauma, trauma-informed child welfare, and secondary traumatic stress.
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This 1-hour course uses scenarios to teach concepts of Psychological First Aid in responding to disasters. The course is designed to help participants assess survivors for trauma and use mental health interventions to help stabilize survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The course is intended for public health professionals and anyone involved with post-disaster recovery.
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This web page summarizes the effect traumatic events can have on individuals and provides strategies for relieving and addressing traumatic stress. It links to resources that explore different forms and reactions to traumatic events such as mass violence, resources to support children and families, and tips for individuals seeking further support.
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To support caregivers or others tending to children, this web page from SAMHSA explains the effects of traumatic events—such as natural disasters or community violence—on children. It provides a breakdown of possible reactions shown by children of different ages as well as tips for supporting children who have experienced traumatic stress.
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This online article includes information on how a parent’s posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can affect his or her children. It describes some of the common child responses to those symptoms and offers guidance regarding what a parent should do when faced with this situation.
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This video features Dr. Paramjit Joshi, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, who offers guidance for teachers and counselors in supporting children in processing and coping after a school shooting or other traumatic event.
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This web page provides parents and caregivers with recommendations for supporting their child’s return to school after experiencing a tragedy, which can include mass violence incidents. It includes guidance for supporting children’s feelings, emphasizing school safety, and seeking further assistance if needed to ensure students’ comfort and resilience.
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This web page provides definitions of serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), and substance use disorders. It also features links to additional information about mental illness, SMI, SED, and substance use disorders in the United States.
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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.
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This web page offers a collection of free, downloadable resources for adolescents and young adults focusing on substance misuse, coping with disasters, and other traumatic events. The highlighted resources are listed by age groups including middle school youth, high school youth, and college students.
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