To limit the spread of a public health outbreak, individuals will be encouraged to keep their distance from others and avoid interacting if there are any signs of illness.
Search
The UCLA-Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS) provides leadership, organizational structure, and coordination to the current grantees, Affiliates, and partners of the NCTSN.
July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008.
The following resources on School Shootings were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
An earthquake is a shifting of the earth’s plates, which results in a sudden mild-to-strong shaking of the ground. Since earthquakes are unexpected and can be very destructive, being in one can be very terrifying.
In response to the recent flooding, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has the following resources to help families and communities.
Knowing what to do right before and during a hurricane can help families feel more in control and take steps to increase their safety.
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.
Tsunamis can occur with very little warning, which can heighten the fear and intensity of experiencing one and can also lead to greater loss of life and injuries.