Behavioral Health Resources for Children in a Disaster

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Resource Overview

  • Focused tools to support pediatric behavioral and mental health needs during disasters.
  • Includes planning considerations, screening, crisis response, and continuity of care.
  • Helps hospitals integrate behavioral health strategies into disaster preparedness and response.

How to Use This Resource

  • Review guidance to identify pediatric behavioral health needs in disaster scenarios.
  • Integrate protocols into ED disaster plans, triage workflows, and care pathways.
  • Use materials to inform staff training, screening practices, and coordination with behavioral health partners.

Comprehensive guidance for identifying, planning, and responding to pediatric behavioral health needs in disaster settings.

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Overview of behavioral health principles and strategies for disaster mental health response with pediatric considerations.

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