Search Results for "natural disasters"
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Practice paper
Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters
Emerging MindsInfants and children rely on the adults around them to meet their needs, keep them safe and help them to make sense of their world. This puts them at greater risk of adverse impacts when a disaster occurs. This practice paper introduces the foundational knowledge and skills needed to support children and families at all stages of a disaster (preparedness, response and recovery). -
Practice paper
Supporting the mental health of infants, children and families after disasters
Emerging MindsThis paper will equip you with foundational knowledge and approaches needed to support infants, children and their families during the recovery phase of a disaster. -
Practice paper
Supporting infants, children and families during and immediately after disasters
Emerging MindsProviding targeted psychosocial support to families in the immediate aftermath (the hours and days after a disaster) is essential to supporting infants’ and children’s mental health. This paper introduces evidence-informed strategies and practical advice to help practitioners support the mental health of infants, children and their parents during and immediately after a disaster. It may also aid in planning disaster response and relief strategies that are child-centred and family-focused. -
Podcast
What families can do to look after themselves following a flood
Michelle RobertsRuntime00:30:52Released6/12/22 -
Fact sheet
Common responses among teenagers who experience a flood
Emerging MindsTeenagers are as vulnerable to the negative effects of trauma caused by natural disasters events as any age group. But the common responses among teenagers who experience a flood may be hard to spot because some are similar to the normal developmental traits of adolescence. With time, nurturing, patience and a stable routine your teenager can recover and thrive. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Supporting children’s mental health immediately following a disaster
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist practitioners to help families immediately following a natural disaster. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Supporting children’s disaster preparedness
Emerging MindsThis guideline is designed to assist practitioners to help families with infants and children to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s mental health in the short term following a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThese guidelines are intended to assist GPs to help families with children in the short term after a natural disaster or traumatic event. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms other traumatic events. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home or school/social networks. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s mental health immediately following a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist GPs to help families immediately following a disaster or traumatic event. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones, and severe storms or other traumatic events. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s preparedness for a disaster
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist GPs to help families with children prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
Book
A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma
Margaret M. HolmesThis gently-told and tenderly-illustrated story is for children (4-8 year olds) who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic behaviour, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. -
Podcast
Homelessness and child mental health
Susie Lukis and Kirren O'BrienRuntime00:41:10Released9/8/22