Helping Families Deal with the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster

Purpose

This fact sheet includes information on relocation, rebuilding, after a disaster. It also shares information on how to identify and address stress in people of different age ranges from preschoolers to the elderly.

Map showing movement between two places.
Format: PDF
Language: English (US)
Developed by: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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Map showing movement between two places.

Resource information

Target Audience(s)

  • Community members
  • Community leaders
  • Public health professionals
  • Emergency managers
  • Mental health professionals
  • Parents and caregivers

Target Situation

Community members who may have had to relocate following a disaster.

Main objective

Recognize

Secondary objective

Legitimize Stress

Resource Type

Factsheet

Publication Year

2005

Notes

The fact sheet

  • Defines stress
  • Shows how stress can arise from relocation
  • Suggests ways of recognizing and offering support for stress in children and the elderly
  • Suggests ways to cope with stress after relocation
  • Offers other resources for community members
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry