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Mental Health and Disaster Resources

• The American Psychiatric Association has released the latest edition of Let’s Talk Facts brochures. The series is designed to improve mental health by promoting informed factual discussion of psychiatric disorders and their treatments. They were developed for educational purposes for the general public and provide answers to commonly asked questions on mental health issues and disorders.

View and download brochures.


• Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Hurricane [PDF]
  www.nctsnet.org/nccts/asset.do?id=540
  Children’s reactions to the hurricane and its aftermath are strongly influenced by how their parents, teachers, and other caregivers cope during and after the storm. They often turn to these adults for information, comfort, and help. There are many reactions to hurricanes and other frightening events that are common among children. These generally diminish with time, but knowing that these reactions are likely – and normal – can help parents be prepared.
  
  
• Hurricane Katrina: Sustaining Effectiveness in First Responders
  http://www.centerforthestudyoftraumaticstress.org/
  downloads/CSTSSustainingeffectiveness.pdf