
Supporting Child Mental Health (Resources for Pediatricians): Tips for Health Care Practitioners and Responders: Helping Survivors Cope with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event – SAMHSAĪdjusting to Life at Home: Tips for Families of Returning Disaster Responders – SAMHSA (Spanish)

Mental Health Resources for First Responders: Leptospirosis Yellow Book Chapter – CDC Mental Health Resources:ĭisaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery – SAMHSAīehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator – SAMHSA Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit – CDC Health Concerns Related to Natural Disasters:ĭiarrhea Guidelines after a Disaster – CDCįlood Water after a Disaster or Emergency – CDC Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department checklist- AAP Vaccine Storage and Handling Safety Information for Health Care Professionals – CDC Preparing for Hurricanes During the COVID-19 Pandemic – CDC Hurricane Response & Recovery Information for Pediatric Practices- AAP Hurricane Preparedness Information for Pediatric Practices – AAP Preparedness Checklist for Pediatric Practices – AAP Below is a list of resources for pediatricians and parents to assist in mitigating the negative impacts of disasters on practices and families. While the COVID-19 pandemic has consumed our daily lives, we cannot lose sight of the fact that Louisiana is a state prone to natural disasters, and hurricane season is upon us. Pediatricians play a key role in preparing and treating families before and after Louisiana disasters. Children have physical, mental, behavioral, developmental, communication, therapeutic, and social needs that need to be addressed in all aspects of disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
