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.

In this brief presentation (about 17 minutes), the speaker provides information about common individual and community reactions to public health emergencies, identifies populations whose members may be particularly at risk during public health emergencies, and suggests ways for people to cope.

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.

The ACF is responsible for Federal programs that promote the economic and social wellbeing of families, children, individuals, and communities.

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.

On this web page, EPA provides information for Flint, Michigan, residents and the public on the response to the discovery in 2015 and 2016 that lead was leaching into the city’s drinking water and that many Flint children had unsafe levels of lead in their blood. Updates on EPA’s response and current Flint water quality are presented, as are materials specifically for Flint residents.

This 50-page document discusses risk communication in the five phases of a public health emergency: preparedness, emergency onset, containment, recovery, and evaluation. It guides officials, agencies, and governments in developing a public health risk communication strategy and plan, emphasizing the preparedness phase as a critical time to lay the groundwork for effective communication in an emergency.

This toolkit provides state and federal officials, as well as emergency and disaster preparedness directors and coordinators, with key emergency response volunteer concepts and federal and state regulations relevant to emergency volunteers. The toolkit can be used as a resource for educational, training, and planning activities.

This tip sheet explains sheltering in place, lists common reactions people have, and suggests ways to cope with the stress that sheltering in place often entails.

This web page maintained by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, provides information and resources on influenza, including recent news stories and journal articles.

This fact sheet offers advice to leaders on crafting effective messages about high-stress topics, such as public health emergencies. It echoes other risk and crisis communication resources in highlighting the importance of developing messages in advance of a crisis.

The State of Arizona makes a range of emergency response plans and plan components available online, including plans for responding to pandemic influenza as well as flooding, heat emergencies, wildfires, and radiological emergencies.

This website features information and links to tip sheets, fact sheets, web pages, and videos about avoiding exposure to lead for individuals and families in Flint, Michigan, where in early 2016 an emergency was declared due to high levels of lead found in the drinking water. Several resources are available in Spanish as well as English.

In this fact sheet, the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress offers guidance on pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The authors list steps that officials can take to support communities in preparedness, response, and recovery, and to plan for mental health interventions such as effective risk and safety communication and Psychological First Aid.

The authors of this PowerPoint presentation share information about the negative effects that a pandemic can have on the mental health of affected community members. The PowerPoint presents information on emotional responses, grief and loss, and mental health planning and response.

This fact sheet shares tips on reducing stress related to a pending or existing influenza pandemic. It also provides information on the flu, how to plan and what to expect during a pandemic, and how individuals can protect themselves and their families.

At this part of its website, NACCHO provides local health departments with links to information and resources about advances in public health preparedness, pandemic influenza, and public health preparedness law. Resources include trainings, a blog, an infographic, and guidance documents.

Ready.gov provides steps individuals can take before and during a pandemic to reduce the likelihood of illness and stay as healthy and safe as possible. Links to related information are also provided.

Developed for state and territory public health preparedness, this guide covers federal policy, programs and funding, exercises, evaluation, and incident management structures such as the National Incident Management System. Also included are suggestions for partnerships, as well as conferences and other events related to public health preparedness.

This resource provides information and checklists to help public health, mental health, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment personnel to support communities during quarantine, isolation, or social distancing. It introduces these measures, identifies their psychosocial effects, covers messaging to promote public health, and lists ways to reduce risks for public health and mental health and SUD treatment staff.

This web page provides recommendations and resources for supporting children during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing the effects this event can have on the emotional and mental well-being of youth. It explains possible reactions, highlights the importance of a responsive caregiver, and provides tips for self-care for adults and youth.

This PowerPoint presentation provides an interactive guide for school communities creating a plan for supporting mental health and resilience among staff and students. The resource highlights seven core recommendations that include plans for fostering a sense of security and community, working with community partners, and teaching mindfulness.

This fact sheet explores the challenges facing healthcare workers during infectious disease outbreaks and provide strategies for ensuring self-care and well-being. It includes a list of stress management tips, such as taking breaks from work and communicating with colleagues, to avoid burnout and build resilience while providing services.

This wallet card offers tips for the public to manage stress and foster resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lists stress reduction techniques and additional resources for information and support.