ERIC Number: EJ850066
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0343
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Strengthening Cultural Sensitivity in Children's Disaster Mental Health Services
Heath, Melissa Allen; Nickerson, Amanda B.; Annandale, Neil; Kemple, Ana; Dean, Brenda
School Psychology International, v30 n4 p347-373 2009
During and following natural or man-made disasters, relief efforts have a long history of initially focusing on basic survival needs, then restoring community stability. Disaster mental health is a relatively new aspect of relief efforts, particularly in regard to children's needs. After reviewing objectives of major relief organizations and summarizing current research in light of practitioners' input, suggestions and resources are offered to strengthen cultural sensitivity in school-based disaster mental health services. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Children, Natural Disasters, Cultural Awareness, School Counseling, Grief, Intervention, Guidelines, Counseling Techniques, International Organizations, Crisis Management, Counselor Attitudes, Feedback (Response), Parent Attitudes, Second Language Learning, Trust (Psychology)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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