Purpose
This fact sheet describes how stress and trauma generally manifest in children after intense crises and lists actions parents can take to address the issue. Designed primarily for natural disasters and acute emergencies, it also offers value for stress related to chronic contamination.
Developed by: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Resource information
Resource: After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal
Target Audience(s)
- Community members
- Parents and caregivers
- Children/youth
Target Situation
Public health professionals who want to offer parents guidance on how to help their children with psychosocial issues. These are issues the children may be experiencing due to a disaster.
Main objective
Recognize
Secondary objective
Legitimize Stress
Resource Type
Fact sheet
Publication Year
2005
Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry