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This case-based module equips pediatric healthcare professionals with strategies to identify and address mental health issues in children affected by disasters, aiding in better support for pediatric patients and their families. Understanding how disasters impact children's mental health is crucial for pediatric professionals to provide effective care and intervention, ultimately improving outcomes for young patients and their families. Enroll in this 50-minute module to enhance your skills in supporting pediatric patients through the challenges of disaster-related mental health issues.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize signs of medical traumatic stress and PTSD in children
- Identify risk factors and protective factors for disaster-related behavioral health issues
- Learn coping strategies and resources to help families manage stress and trauma
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Region V for Kids
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Pediatric Pandemic Network
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This case-based module equips pediatric healthcare professionals with strategies to identify and address mental health issues in children affected by disasters, aiding in better support for pediatric patients and their families. Understanding how disasters impact children's mental health is crucial for pediatric professionals to provide effective care and intervention, ultimately improving outcomes for young patients and their families. Enroll in this 50-minute module to enhance your skills in supporting pediatric patients through the challenges of disaster-related mental health issues.
What You Will Learn
- Recognize signs of medical traumatic stress and PTSD in children
- Identify risk factors and protective factors for disaster-related behavioral health issues
- Learn coping strategies and resources to help families manage stress and trauma
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