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An International Perspective on Disasters and Children's Mental Health

Publication Year:
2019
Edition:
1st
Author:
Hoven, Christina W.; Amsel, Lawrence V.; Tyano, Sam
ISBN:
978-3-03-015871-2
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
95
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This book provides a broad international perspective on the psychological trauma faced by children and adolescents exposed to major disasters, and on the local public health response to their needs.

One quality of the book is that it draws upon the experience of local researchers, clinicians, and public mental health practitioners who dedicated themselves to these children in the wake of overwhelming events. The chapters address exemplary responses to a wide variety of trauma types, including severe weather, war, industrial catastrophes, earthquakes, and terrorism.

Because disasters do not recognize geographic, economic, or political boundaries, the chapters have been selected to reflect the diverse global community’s attempt to respond to vulnerable children in the most challenging times. The book, thus, examines a diverse range of healthcare systems, cultural settings, mental health infrastructure, government policies, and the economic factors that have played an important role in responses to traumatic events. The ultimate goal of this book is to stimulate future international collaborations and interventions that will promote children’s mental health in the face of disaster.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Hoven, Christina W.; Amsel, Lawrence V.; Tyano, Sam
ISBN:
978-3-03-015871-2
Specialty:
  • Child Development Psychology
  • Psychology
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
439
Publication Year:
2019
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
95

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