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Natural Disasters & Traumatic Events


 

If you have directly or indirectly experienced a natural disaster or other traumatic event, you may go through some of these common reactions: overwhelming feelings of panic and fear, uncontrollable obsessive thoughts, concentration problems, difficulty sleeping, substance abuse, changes in appetite, and physical symptoms such as feeling sick to your stomach, heart pounding, startling easily, and muscle tension. It is typical to have trouble coping after a disaster or traumatic event. However, if you don’t learn how to deal with the anxiety and get help, it may be damaging to your health.

The findapsychologist.org staff has compiled the following web links:

Recovering from the Wildfires
American Psychological Association (APA)

Responding to Natural Disasters
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence & Disasters
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Managing Traumatic Stress
APA

Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Hardiness Helps People Turn Stressful Circumstances into Opportunities
APA

Coping with the Stress of Natural Disasters
Mental Health America (MHA)

Open Up! Writing About Trauma Reduces Stress, Aids Immunity
APA

 

California Wildfires
Medical News Today

Picking Up The Pieces After A Disaster
American Red Cross (ARC)

Survivors of Natural Disasters and Mass Violence
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD)

Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event: Information for Individuals and Families
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Disaster Services
ARC

Hurricane and Flood Recovery
CDC

Disaster Relief Information
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)


   

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