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This part of the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline website describes tornadoes and discusses the signs of emotional distress that people may experience after a tornado or severe storm. It identifies populations at greater risk for emotional distress after a tornado and sources of information and support for individuals in disaster-related distress.
View ResourceThis 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.
View ResourceThis tip sheet describes briefly how a tornado may have affected teens and their communities. It offers ways for teens to help themselves and others recover from emotional reactions after a tornado.
View ResourceThis tip sheet describes briefly how a disaster-affected community may look in the immediate aftermath of a tornado. It identifies feelings teens may have soon after a tornado, and it offers teens ways to help themselves and those around them with coping.
View ResourceThis tip sheet explains to children how tornadoes may affect them and families. It also offers ways for children to help themselves and others in recovering from emotional reactions after a tornado.
View ResourceThis tip sheet describes things children may be seeing and feeling in the immediate aftermath of a tornado. It also lists ways children may be feeling after a tornado and tips for coping.
View ResourceThis resource lists questions that parents can use to assess their children’s exposure to distressing situations during and after a tornado. It also describes behaviors to look out for in children that signal distress and when to consider enlisting professional mental health support.
View ResourceThis tip sheet offers ways for parents to help their children heal after experiencing a tornado. It helps parents identify behaviors that may indicate trauma and lists specific steps they can take to support their children.
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