This tip sheet lists reactions to stress that are common among children and that caregivers, parents, and teachers may see during and after an infectious disease outbreak. It also suggests ways that adults can help children manage stress.

This issue of The Dialogue, SAMHSA DTAC’s quarterly newsletter, features articles about the response to Ebola in Africa, including measures taken to support responders during and after their work. It also covers the experience of a provider who helped with part of the response to Ebola in Dallas, Texas, when he and others were challenged with supporting the quarantine of an individual who had been exposed to Ebola and was homeless.

This checklist provides information for college and university administrators to use in preparing for an influenza pandemic. The list includes information on planning and coordination, continuity of education and operations, infection control policies and actions, and communications planning for students, families, and staff.

This tip sheet from SAMHSA DTAC identifies signs of stress that are common during infectious disease outbreaks, ways to maintain physical and mental health, and signs that you may need help from a mental health professional.

This tip sheet describes the stress people may feel when they hear about an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as Ebola. It presents signs of stress and provides tips for lowering and managing stress.

The authors share four case studies on domestic and international First Responders pandemic planning and preparedness efforts in this document.

This part of the NCTSN’s website links to sections with information about specific types of natural disasters and about pandemics, how to prepare for them, and how they may affect children and families. Also provided are ideas for preparedness, response, and recovery, as well as links to related resources.

This webpage contains five fact sheets about Ebola preparedness. One fact sheet focuses on steps members of the general public can take to protect their health. Another is for health care providers and gives tips on how to recognize Ebola, and also how to talk to patients who are worried about the outbreak. There is also a fact sheet for community leaders that describes effective communication tactics in high-stress situations.

This web page defines different types of flu outbreaks and shares tips for preparing for and coping with the flu.

This guide provides First Responders agencies with the steps to follow to ensure good health for their workforce. The authors offer an overview of occupational health and safety, review comprehensive occupational health and safety programs, discuss assessing current efforts, and present challenges and provide recommendations for overcoming them.

Appropriate 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]

This article features infographics that show how Ebola is similar to and different from several other infectious diseases, including H1N1 pandemic influenza, seasonal influenza, and malaria. It includes a table with detailed information about Ebola and other infectious diseases.

This pamphlet provides mental health information that can help individuals prepare for an influenza pandemic. It provides key points on how to maintain a positive outlook, where to seek reliable information, and where to look for additional mental health help.

This checklist begins with a brief explanation of the importance of faith-based and community organizations in supporting the health of the public in the event of an influenza pandemic. It then identifies steps for organizations to take in the areas of planning, communication, policy development, resource allocation, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies in pandemic response.

This website contains helpful information and updates on current influenza and pandemic influenza incidents and how to stay healthy.

The purpose of this report is to provide a step-by-step planning process guide to ensure the continuation of police work during an influenza pandemic. The resource includes information on identifying a department planning team, gathering information and resources, communicating internally and externally before and during a pandemic influenza, and exercising and updating the plan.

Written before confirmed cases of Zika in the United States, this article nevertheless provides useful tips for women who are pregnant to help them manage anxiety they feel about Zika and the risk it poses to them, their developing babies, and their families. [Author: Manzella C]

The authors’ review of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak highlights an evidence-based approach to reducing health worker stress during a pandemic influenza by building resilience prior the event.

This pandemic influenza response plan outlines response strategies for the State of Arizona. The resource serves as an annex to the Arizona State Emergency Response and Recovery Plan and also contains a workforce support supplement section focused on psychosocial considerations and information needs, which can be used as a stand-alone document.

This recorded webcast describes an incident involving a person in Texas who was experiencing homelessness when he got sick with Ebola virus disease in 2014. The webcast features firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and best practices for disaster behavioral health services in relation to Ebola and other public health emergencies.

The authors present data on a survey conducted in the Netherlands on the expected behavioral responses of people during an influenza pandemic. The research was conducted via a survey based on risk perception theories. [Citation: Kok, G, Jonkers, R, Gelissen, R, Meertens, R, Schaalma, H, and de Zwart, O. BioMed Central Public Health. 2010;10:174.]

This checklist provides information for child care facilities and preschools to use in preparing for an influenza pandemic. The list includes information on planning and coordination, continuity of education and program operations, infection control policies and actions, and child care and preschool staff communications planning.

The authors provide tips for communicating risk internally (within agencies) and externally (with the community). Strategies for communicating with officers’ families, other agencies, the public, and the are included in the guide.

Every year, CDC promotes flu vaccination nationally through a mixed- campaign. This toolkit contains information, strategies, and resources (e.g., press release templates, a speech-writing tip sheet) to help public health planners, spokespeople, educators, and other health professionals engage in messaging.

The CDC mobile app gives users 24/7 access to timely, vital health information wherever they go, including information on disease outbreaks and preparedness and response for disasters and other emergencies. It provides automatic updates with important public health information and a variety of types of content such as stories, videos, podcasts, journals, and blogs.