COPING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES: THERE IS HELP AND HOPE
The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) has drawn together resources from a variety of sources to help members and the public cope in times of uncertainty and stress, including natural disasters (such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, 2008 floodings in the Midwest, or Hurricanes Katrina and Rita); the 2007 tragedy at Virginia Tech; the aftermath of September 11, 2001; ongoing terrorism threats; and military actions.H1N1 Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is posting updates on the H1N1 virus, with specific materials aimed at helping hospitals and other providers -- as well as the general public. See www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance for links to various resources.
Natural Disasters
Gulf Oil Spill: Tips for parents/teachers, general public, emergency response workers from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2010)
Haiti Earthquake Relief: White House summary (2010)
Earthquakes: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "Emergency Preparedness and Response"
"Disasters and Emergencies: Emergency Preparedness" -- A Department of Health and Human Services Web site providing links to federal and state health and emergency resources
"Flood and Dam Failure" -- A Department of Health and Human Services Web site providing links and resources
School Violence
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assembled a collection of resources on violence prevention to help parents, students, and school personnel cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event. See www.cdc.gov/Features/SchoolViolence.
Coping with Traumatic Events
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers essential mental health information for those seeking help after a traumatic experience. See www.samhsa.gov/trauma/index.aspx.
Getting through Tough Economic Times
This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) online guide provides practical advice on identifying health concerns, developing coping skills, and finding help for people dealing with emotional or other health problems associated with economic hard times. See www.samhsa.gov/economy.
Hurricane Katrina & Hurricane Rita
NAPHS joined with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and other national and state healthcare associations in a coordinated effort to provide a single point of contact and information for hospitals interested in supporting hurricane relief efforts. The coalition created a Web site at www.hospitalreliefefforts.org for hospitals to register what personnel and supplies they could provide for the relief effort. The information is shared with the Department of Health and Human Services, which contacts hospitals from which the agency would like assistance.
"Mental Health and Traumatic Events" -- A Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Web site that provides links to resources for a variety of audiences, including emergency and disaster response workers, teachers, parents, and families.
"SAMHSA's One-Stop Shop (S.O.S.) for Katrina and Rita Resources" -- Information and resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
"Disaster Mental Health" -- A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) summary of information on general strategies for promoting mental health and resilience that have been developed by various organizations based on experiences in prior disasters.
September 11, 2001
NAPHS and AHA Member Advisory: Behavioral Health Services: Responding to the National Crisis / September 11, 2001
NAPHS/AHA Letter for the record of 9/26/01 Senate Hearing on "Psychological Trauma Caused by Terrorism"
Examples of Anniversary Activities by NAPHS Members (September 2002)
Examples of Community Outreach by NAPHS Members
Trauma and children: A handout from the 12/3/01 AHA/NAPHS "Hot Topics" teleconference.
Other Helpful Resources (including fact sheets, web sites, etc.)
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