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This fact sheet discusses common physical symptoms of stress.
View ResourceThis article provides ways to recognize common emotional reactions and steps to prepare for a hurricane that will be helpful in safeguarding the emotional well-being of the survivor.
View ResourceThe American Psychological Association provides an overview of disasters and their mental health impacts and presents links to articles on the impacts of a range of types of disasters. Also provided are links to news articles and related publications by the American Psychological Association.
View ResourceThis fact sheet suggests positive ways for parents to talk with their children about the economy and its effects on the household.
View ResourceThis press release covers findings from the American Psychological Association’s 2008 Stress in America survey. Key findings include that the financial downturn at the time was a significant stressor on Americans, particularly on women, and that stress people were experiencing was affecting their health and activities aimed at managing stress. The release also provides stress management tips.
View ResourceThis website contains a wide range of information, publications, and resources on the topic of post-traumatic stress disorder.
View ResourceThis guide offers strategies for teens to develop their own resiliency.
View ResourceThe mission of APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives. The APA has created many publications on stress and stress management and provides users with resources on related topics.
View ResourceThe Section on Positive Psychology of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association encourages, promotes, and facilitates contributions to research, teaching, practice, and public interest in positive psychology. According to the section website, positive psychology "involves an attempt to move toward a more balanced perspective on human functioning that considers motives, capacities, and human potentials."
View ResourceThis web page from the American Psychological Association provides a summary about trauma and its effects, and features related resources that explore the impact of traumatic events on the mental and physical health of individuals and communities. It includes links to articles, podcasts, and other resources that explore traumatic stress in response to disaster events and evidence-based practices for healthcare service professionals.
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This page from the American Psychological Association has resources for caregivers, those experiencing suicidal thoughts, and behavioral health professionals. The page features blog posts, news stories, podcasts, and other resources.
View ResourceIn this online article, the American Psychological Association provides recommendations for parents for talking with their children after a shooting. It provides tips and strategies for helping children manage their distress, and suggests that parents also engage in self-care activities so they can effectively support their children in coping.
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This guide explores the importance of resilience and offers strategies for teens to develop their own resiliency. It identifies 10 tips to build resilience, including strategies for self-care and engaging in social activities, and encourages adolescents struggling with resilience to reach out to a trusted adult or professional.
View ResourceThis fact sheet suggests positive ways for parents to talk with their children about the economy and its effects on the household.
View ResourceThis guide offers a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of climate change on human well-being by presenting findings on the effects of climate crises and disasters on mental, physical, and community health. Based on these findings, the guide includes recommendations for engaging the public on climate change topics and ensuring community resilience.
View ResourceDeveloped for health professionals and community leaders, this guide provides a comprehensive background about climate change and its impacts on individual and community well-being. It includes research-based strategies for addressing and supporting public mental health on individual and community levels.
View ResourceThis web page highlights resources that explore incidents of gun violence. It includes relevant books for adults and children, podcast episodes, news articles, and other resources that highlight strategies for coping with acts of terror, planning for emergencies, and building resilience.
View ResourceThis fact sheet for mental health professionals who work with adults is designed to assist in fostering adults’ resilience in response to terrorism.
View ResourceThe American Psychological Association lists stressors specific to fatherhood and shares tips for managing it and recognizing when talking to a mental health professional may help.
View ResourceThis guide provides simple and effective ways to build personal resiliency.
View ResourceThis web page offers information for the general public on how to manage traumatic stress after a tornado.
View ResourceThis web page explains how individuals can manage stress in the aftermath of a hurricane and when they should seek professional help.
View ResourceThis web page from the APA website describes common reactions to hurricane events and provides tips for hurricane survivors for understanding and coping with these feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. A tip sheet also describes how psychologists and other mental healthcare providers can help those who have severe or prolonged reactions that disrupt daily functioning.
View ResourceThis web page explains how individuals can manage stress related to exposure to a hurricane - even if from afar - and when they should seek professional help.
View ResourceIndividuals who are not directly and physically impacted by a hurricane can still feel anxiety and distress related to the storm. This fact sheet from the APA provides coping tips for dealing with these reactions.
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