Purpose
This fact sheet includes information on relocation, rebuilding, after a disaster. It also shares information on how to identify and address stress in people of different age ranges from preschoolers to the elderly.
Resource information
Target Audience(s)
- Community members
- Community leaders
- Public health professionals
- Emergency managers
- Mental health professionals
- Parents and caregivers
Target Situation
Community members who may have had to relocate following a disaster.
Main objective
Recognize
Secondary objective
Legitimize Stress
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2005
Notes
The fact sheet
- Defines stress
- Shows how stress can arise from relocation
- Suggests ways of recognizing and offering support for stress in children and the elderly
- Suggests ways to cope with stress after relocation
- Offers other resources for community members
Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry