Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers
Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers
Description:
This fact sheet, prepared by CDC and Departmento de Salud, Gobierno de Puerto Rico, explains how disasters can create significant stress and anxiety. It also provides age-appropriate tips to help children, youth, and children with special needs cope during and after a disaster.
Target Situation:
Parents and caregivers who want to learn how to recognize disaster-related stress and anxiety in children and youth and help them cope.
Resource Type:
Fact sheet
Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Year:
2019
Target Audience(s):
Parents and caregivers, children/youth
3 Keys Framework
Main objective:
Recognize
Secondary objective:
Legitimize Stress
Page last reviewed: March 23, 2021
Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry