Factsheet: Coping with Disaster
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Recursos Para Cómo Enfrentar un Desastre
Although everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, Mental Health America has developed the Coping With Disaster fact sheet series to help you and your loved ones cope during crisis and loss.
In these uncertain times, many of us may feel additional stress and tension. As we face the ongoing war in Iraq, a continued threat of terrorism, the economic downturn, and our own personal struggles and losses, we may need additional help coping from time to time.
Coping With War and Terrorism:
- Tips for the Troops and Military Families
- Helping Children Deal With War
- Helping Children Cope With Loss Resulting From War or Terrorism
- Understanding Your Mental Health in Times of War and Terrorism
- Living Your Life During Challenging Times
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Tips for the Workplace
- Tips for Older Adults
- Tips for People Living with Mental Illness In Uncertain Times
- Promoting Tolerance in Times of War
- Tips for College Students
- Tips for Primary Care Physicians: Talking with Your Patients About Mental Health in Times of War
- Drawing on Your Faith to Cope With War and Terrorism
Coping With the Stress of Natural Disasters:
- Dealing With Stress After a Natural Disaster
- Helping Children Handle Disaster-Related Anxiety
- Helping Children Cope with Loss
For Advocates and Communities:
- Blueprint for Responding to Public Mental Health Needs in Times of Crisis
- Mental Health America’s Emergency Response Task Force
For More Information:
For help finding treatment, support groups, medication information, help paying for your medications, your local Mental Health America affiliate, and other mental health-related services in your community, please click here to access our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. If you or someone you know is in crisis now, seek help immediately. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24 hour crisis center or dial 911 for immediate assistance.
Page last updated: 06/25/2007