Helping Families Deal with the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster

Helping Families Deal with the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster

Description:

This fact sheet helps community members cope with the stress of relocation following a disaster. 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; and
  • Offers other resources for community members.

Target Situation:

Community members who may have had to relocate following a disaster.

Resource Type:
Fact sheet

Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

Publication Year:
2005

Target Audience(s):
Community members, community leaders, public health professionals, emergency managers, mental health professionals, parents and caregivers

3 Keys Framework

3 Keys Framework - Recognize icon

Main objective:
Recognize

Secondary objective:
Legitimize Stress

Page last reviewed: March 23, 2021