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Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series Resource Center
The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) provides various resources and useful information for those in the disaster behavioral health field.
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This web page highlights the importance of practicing cultural respect when providing health services. It promotes resources healthcare providers can use to practice cultural respect and pursue culturally competent services in their practices, noting that cultural respect facilitates the provision, acceptance, and success of health treatments.
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.
The National Institute of Mental Health website has overviews of a number of disorders related to trauma exposure, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and substance use disorders.
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.
In this online article, the NIA defines hypothermia, a risk for people in snowstorms, ice storms, and other cold winter weather. The booklet explains why older adults may be especially at risk, presents tips for avoiding hypothermia, lists hypothermia warning signs, and identifies sources of additional information and support.
This web page describes disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, which occurs in children. It lists signs and symptoms and provides a link to an informational video. It also features information on risk factors, treatment and therapies, and how to find out more about participating in clinical trials.
This web page includes information about depression in men, including signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to get help. It also features links to additional resources.