Publications About Coping with Traumatic Events

Booklets

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do
Helping Children and AdolescentsA booklet that describes what parents can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. En Español
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Rescue Workers Can Do
Helping Children and AdolescentsA booklet that describes what rescue workers can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. En Español
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSDA booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, treatment options, and how to get help.

Easy-to-Read

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Community Members Can Do
Helping Chilren and AdolescentsA brochure that describes what teachers, clergy, and other adults in the community can do to help children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters. En Español
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Easy-to-Read)
PTSDAn easy-to-read booklet on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. En Español

Fact Sheets

Coping with Continued Stress: The Gulf Oil Spill Disaster
A fact sheet describing how to cope with continued uncertainty surrounding the Gulf oil spill.
Fact Sheet on Stress
woman looking stressed This fact sheet provides answers to common questions about stress and explains the different types of stress and how to manage it.