Disasters and Youth

The Prevention Researcher, Volume 15, Number 3, 2008, Item# 153

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Disasters are generally defined as overwhelming events which involve the destruction of property, and injury or loss of life. Whether a natural disaster (such as a flood, hurricane, or earthquake), or a human-caused disaster (like terrorism) these events affect youth, their families, and the communities in which they live. Our goal for this issue of The Prevention Researcher is to help adults who work with youth put the necessary systems into place to facilitate successful adaptation among youth as well as assist those youth who need more services.

This issue examines the outcomes associated with exposure to disasters and the factors that may influence young people’s responses. Building on this, it then discusses important ways to prepare and support adolescents during the different phases of a major disaster – both during and after the event.

Many youth are exposed to disasters indirectly, such as via the television or Internet. While the impact of Internet disaster coverage has yet to be researched, we include an article which combines what is known about the impact of traditional media (e.g., t.v.) with the structure of the Internet to provide recommendations for clinicians and parents.

Finally, this issue explores the concept of posttraumatic growth, which refers to positive change experienced as a result of the struggle with trauma.

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Articles in this issue:

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A School-based Mental Health Service Model for Youth Exposed to Disasters: Project Fleur-de-lis

By Douglas W. Walker, Ph.D.

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Experiencing Disasters Indirectly: How Traditional and New Media Disaster Coverage Impacts Youth

By J. Brian Houston, Ph.D., Betty Pfefferbaum, M.D., J.D., and Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D.

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Posttraumatic Growth in Youth Following Disasters

By Ryan P. Kilmer, Ph.D., and Virginia Gil-Rivas, Ph.D.

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Supporting Adolescents Exposed to Disasters

By Anne K. Jacobs, Ph.D., Eric Vernberg, Ph.D., and Stephanie J. Lee

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Youth’s Reactions to Disasters and the Factors That Influence Their Response

By Betty Pfefferbaum, M.D., J.D., J. Brian Houston, Ph.D., Carol S. North, M.D., M.P.E., James L. Regens, Ph.D.

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