Care of Children Exposed to the Traumatic Effects of Disaster

Shaw, Jon A. MD, MS

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Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN:	1-58562-426-8 (1585624268)
ISBN-13:	978-1-58562-426-3 (9781585624263)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	02/12
Weight:	0.90 Lbs.
Pages:	243
Carton Quantity:	30
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Pediatrics
Subject Definition:	Child Psychology; Stress, Psychological-Psychology
NLM Class:	WS 350
LC Class:	BF721
Abstract:	The psychological consequences of disasters for children are often slighted in disaster management. Children are uniquely vulnerable, as they are still maturing physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially. Mental health and psychosocial support services are typically overlooked, delayed, and/or haphazard during response and recovery efforts. All too often children and families usually have limited access to mental health treatment services once the emergency is past. Care of Children Exposed to the Traumatic Effects of Disaster is designed to provide professional and volunteer disaster responders, including community members, who routinely interact with children with the tools they need to support, intervene, and identify children who need additional help overcoming the traumatic effects of extreme events. The authors are experts in psychiatry and public health, and not only understand the psychological responses to trauma and disaster but know what to do to mitigate them. The book is eloquently and compassionately written, and the authors succeed in both communicating their vision and teaching the practical techniques readers need to realize it. This is an indispensable book for an unpredictable world.