ERIC Number: EJ735104
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 23
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Children and Natural Disasters: A Primer for School Psychologists
Evans, Linda; Oehler-Stinnett, Judy
School Psychology International, v27 n1 p33-55 2006
Worldwide children are impacted by natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides and sandstorms, winter and severe storms, heat waves, volcanoes and tsunamis. School psychologists should understand natural disaster effects, such as economic loss, relocation and health concerns and mental health issues. While most children are able to cope, a significant minority develops severe symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). School psychologists should gain trauma mental health training through the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the International School Psychology Association. They can also be involved in school and community prevention, mitigation and educational programming. This article presents an overview for school psychologists of the literature on children in natural disasters.
Descriptors: School Psychology, Natural Disasters, Mental Health, School Psychologists, Children, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Prevention, Coping, Stress Management, Intervention, High Risk Students
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Language: English
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