Publication Date:
This free online course is designed to help first responders (police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel) cope with the opioid overdose crisis. The course highlights the stressors first responders face due to the crisis, as well as coping and stress management strategies.
Publication Date:
This resource collection includes web pages, manuals, guides, technical assistance documents, mobile apps, and training on topics including responding to a radiation emergency, responding to a nuclear detonation, triaging survivors, and managing hazardous materials. Items may be useful both to responders and those who manage responders and response efforts.
Publication Date:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers numerous resources related to disasters and pregnant people and people with newborns. This web page features information and links for mental health and public health officials.
Publication Date:
This report describes how law enforcement departments and offices responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in its first year (March 2020 through March 2021). It features information and key takeaways to help readers continue to cope with COVID-19 in its endemic phase and also to use to prepare for and respond to future public health emergencies.
Publication Date:
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.
Publication Date:
Through this website, CDC provides links to information and materials about public health preparedness for the public, state and local health officials, emergency managers, and others. Topics include CDC’s Emergency Operations Center, emergency preparedness and response, and guidance for state and local health departments.
Publication Date:
This web page provides information on the CDC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program. It also offers information and resources on how the PHEP program provides guidance to states, territories, tribes, and local jurisdictions for preparing for public health emergencies; technical assistance resources; and evaluation tools.
Publication Date:
This resource collection includes materials to help both mental health treatment professionals and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources address helping individuals manage stress during the pandemic, self-care, and approaches to assistance such as Psychological First Aid.
Publication Date:
This poster provides information about common reactions individuals may have after experiencing a disaster. It also provides information for those seeking help with adverse reactions.
Publication Date:
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.
Publication Date:
This flyer provides tips and strategies for reducing stress and anxiety individuals may experience in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes information for seeking additional support.
Publication Date:
This flyer provides tips and strategies for reducing stress and anxiety individuals may experience in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes information for seeking additional support.
Displaying 1 - 25 out of 84