The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
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October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006.
No official endorsement by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the information on this web site is intended or should be inferred.
October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.
After a period of extreme heat, most families will recover and be able to return to their normal routines rather quickly. Most children will demonstrate resilience after a heat wave.
The following resources on Community Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
Tornadoes are unusual storms, as their path is often erratic. In the same neighborhood, some houses may be completely damaged while others will not have been impacted.
When assessing trauma and mental health symptoms in refugee children, providers should attend to engagement and cultural considerations as important first steps.