Enhancing national capacity to conduct child and family disaster mental health research.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
A substantial number of children and families experience emotional difficulties in the aftermath of disasters and terrorist events. Only recently has training in disaster preparedness and response been systematically incorporated into the curricula of mental health disciplines. The goal of the Child & Family Disaster Research Training & Education Program is to enhance the nation's capacity and infrastructure needed to conduct rigorous disaster mental health research on children and families. This article describes the creation and training of 10 specialized research teams, curriculum development, implementation of the program, and progress to date as well as lessons learned and challenges to sustainability.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Pfefferbaum, B; Maida, CA; Steinberg, AM; Beaton, RD; Pynoos, RS; Fairbank, JA; Brymer, MJ; Kurklinsky, AK
Published Date
- 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 31 / 4
Start / End Page
- 237 - 241
PubMed ID
- 20882865
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1536-5026
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States