The impact of natural disasters on babies and young children
Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019
Children, especially younger children, may need help from adults in understanding and coping with disaster events. This video featuring Andrea Murray from the Queensland Centre for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health, discusses some of the behaviours you may see in children after a disaster event and what factors can assist them in developing resilience.
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