Monday, October 29, 2012

Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event




http://emergency.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/

TRAUMA AND DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES


The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page provides general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience that were developed by various organizations based on experiences in prior disasters.

Disaster Distress Helpline

  • If you are experiencing signs of distress as a result of a disaster, the Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, year-round crisis counseling and support. Call 1-800-985-5990 (TTY for deaf/hearing impaired: 1-800-846-8517) or text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Information for Individuals


Information for Parents and Families

Information for Teachers and Schools

Information for Responders

Information for Health Professionals

Information for States and Local Health Departments

Effects of Stress

Suicide Prevention

Coping during Specific Types of Emergencies

Natural Disasters

Hurricanes

Terrorist Events

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Other Resources




Public Health Emergency Response Guide V 2.0



http://emergency.cdc.gov/planning/responseguide.asp

Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors - Version 2.0

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State, local, and tribal health departments play an extremely important role in all-hazards emergency preparedness and response. Public health professionals within these departments should have immediate access to guidance and information that will assist them in rapidly establishing priorities and undertaking necessary actions during the response to an emergency or disaster. The National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services (EEHS) has developed an all-hazards public health emergency response guide to address this need.
The Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors is an all-hazards reference tool for health professionals who are responsible for initiating the public health response during the first 24 hours (i.e., the acute phase) of an emergency or disaster. It provides useful information on the activation and integration of a jurisdiction’s public health system into the existing emergency response structure during the acute phase of an incident. It also contains guidance that is applicable to specific types of incidents, such as floods, earthquakes, and acts of terrorism.
The guide is not a substitute for emergency preparedness activities and is not intended to replace existing emergency operations plans, procedures, or guidelines within a jurisdiction’s health department. It is consistent with the doctrine, concepts, principles, terminology, and organizational processes in the National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Guide users are encouraged to submit feedback on the effectiveness and utility of the guide in incidents, exercises, training and education programs, and other ways in which the guide is being used. To obtain a copy*, submit feedback, or for more information on the Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors, please contact Martin A. Kalis at (770) 488-4568 or pherg@cdc.gov.
*Copies of Version 1.0 of the guide are currently available. Limited numbers of copies of Version 2.0 of the guide will soon be available.




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