Mental Health and Traumatic Events

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Find Local Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services Locator (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Toll Free Help Lines (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

How to Help Children After a Disaster (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Age-specific Interventions at Home for Children in Trauma: From Preschool to Adolescence (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
After Disaster: What Teens Can Do (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
How Families Can Help Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Helping Children Cope With Fear & Anxiety (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters (National Institute of Mental Health)
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Talking with Young Children about War and Terrorism (Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration)
Talking with School-Age Children about War and Terrorism (Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration)
Talking with Teenagers about War and Terrorism (Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration)

Mental Health Aspects of Terrorism (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Disaster Counseling (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
How to Deal With Grief (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Recognizing and Reducing Anxiety in Times of Crisis (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
The Long-term Impact of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event: The Recovery Process Continues (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
A Guide For Older Adults (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Anxiety Disorders (MEDLINEplus)
Anxiety Disorders (healthfinder)
Anxiety Disorders (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Anxiety Disorders (National Institute of Mental Health)
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (MEDLINEplus)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (healthfinder)
Facts About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, A Real Illness (National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health)
Reliving Trauma: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health)

Last Revised: December 1, 2003