Attack on America: Children's reactions and parents' responses

Beauchesne, Michelle A.; Kelley, Barbara R.; Patsdaughter, Carol A.; Pickard, Jennifer

doi:10.1067/mph.2002.127353

Cited by 15 publications

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“…Furthermore, parents are concerned that they are not emotionally available to adequately address their children's fears or their children's concerns of fairness and justice. 7 This realization may be an added stress for parents, and 1 study reports a greater prevalence of mental distress in parents compared with nonparents, particularly in parents with symptoms of PTSD. 13 …”

Section: Effects Of Parental Reactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…23 In most cases, these reactions are within the realm of normal responses to a traumatic event, and as children are helped to learn to cope with this stress, their symptoms subside. 2,7 …”

Section: Effects On Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is widely accepted that the psychosocial manifestations in children after disaster are influenced greatly by the nature of disaster itself, the level of exposure to the disaster, the extent to which the children and those around them are personally affected by the disaster, and the individual characteristics of children, including their age and stage of development. 2,[6][7][8] In addition, children are uniquely affected by disasters because they are afflicted not only by the trauma of the event but also by their parents' fear and distress. 7 Taken together, these considerations represent challenges to pediatricians and parents alike in recognizing and providing for the unique psychological needs of children.…”

Section: Disasters Definedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…2,[6][7][8] In addition, children are uniquely affected by disasters because they are afflicted not only by the trauma of the event but also by their parents' fear and distress. 7 Taken together, these considerations represent challenges to pediatricians and parents alike in recognizing and providing for the unique psychological needs of children.…”

Section: Disasters Definedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…2,7,24 The first stage, immediately after the disaster, includes reactions of fright, disbelief, denial, grief, and feelings of relief if loved ones have not been harmed. 2 A great deal of altruism is often displayed by children trying to help in the aftermath of such tragedies; this may help them develop resilience and also may be a marker of resilience.…”

Section: Stages Of Children's Response To Disastermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician

Hagan¹

2005

Pediatrics

108

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ABSTRACT. During and after disasters, pediatricians can assist parents and community leaders not only by accommodating the unique needs of children but also by being cognizant of the psychological responses of children to reduce the possibility of long-term psychological morbidity. The effects of disaster on children are mediated by many factors including personal experience, parental reaction, developmental competency, gender, and the stage of disaster response. Pediatricians can be effective advocates for the child and family and at the community level and can affect national policy in support of families. In this report, specific children's responses are delineated, risk factors for adverse reactions are discussed, and advice is given for pediatricians to ameliorate the effects of disaster on children. Pediatrics 2005; 116:787-795; terrorism, disaster preparedness, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety.

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Section: Effects Of Parental Reactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…23 In most cases, these reactions are within the realm of normal responses to a traumatic event, and as children are helped to learn to cope with this stress, their symptoms subside. 2,7 …”

Section: Effects On Childrenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Disasters Definedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Disasters Definedmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Psychosocial Implications of Disaster or Terrorism on Children: A Guide for the Pediatrician

Hagan¹

2005

Pediatrics

108

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Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression Among Children in Tsunami-Affected Areas in Southern Thailand

Thienkrua

Cardozo

Chakkraband

et al. 2006

JAMA

322

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This assessment documents the prevalence of mental health problems among children in tsunami-affected provinces in southern Thailand at 2 and 9 months posttsunami. Traumatic events experienced during the tsunami were significantly associated with symptoms of PTSD and depression. These data may be useful to target mental health services for children and may inform the design of these interventions.

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