Emergencies can have serious effects on the mental health of staff, children, and families. Profound sadness, grief, and anger are all normal reactions to emergencies such as natural disasters, health pandemics, and violence.

These resources explore the mental health aspects of addressing emergencies. Learn concrete strategies (e.g. psychological first aid) to use when preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies from a mental health perspective. Also, check out trauma and resilience.