Clinical Management of Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Conditions in Humanitarian Emergencies - World Health Organization and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [English], [Ukrainian], [Russian]
Mental health resources for those working with refugees and people directly impacted by the war in Ukraine - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [English], [Ukrainian], [Russian], [Polish]
Psychological and behavioral health concerns providers should know about when managing a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear event - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [English]
Corresponding provider guide for current events in Ukraine [English]
Consulting: The National Center for PTSD Consultation Program (www.ptsd.va.gov/consult) is here to support providers in treating veterans. If you have questions about these pages or would like to talk with one of our consultants, please reach out to PTSDconsult@va.gov at any time. No question is too big or too small.
Advancing the health of military families during deployment - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [English]
Children and Families
Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress Toolkit for Health Care Providers - National Child Traumatic Stress Network [English]
Secondary Stress: Providers, First Responders, and Disaster Recovery
Families Helping Firefighters App - Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health [Available for Android and iOS]
Resources to Help Firefighters through Common Occupational Stressors - Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health [English]
Helping Heroes: A web-based training course for providers working with first responders - Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health [English]
Information for responders on emotion reactions to human remains - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [English]
Sustaining the Well-Being of Caregivers While Helping Victims of war - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [English]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a Disaster Distress Helpline - call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press "2") to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7, 365 days a year.
Natural disasters and mass violence affect individuals, first responders, and whole communities. Dr. Patricia Watson discusses common reactions to these types of events. Learn how to take care of your mental health and how to support others in the days, weeks, and months after. Explore digital tools that can help you manage symptoms of PTSD or depression, and learn when to consider professional help.
Support for Adults
Psychology First Aid Tips for Adults - National Child Traumatic Stress Network [English]
Disaster Mobile App - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [Available for Android and iOS]
What to Expect in the Wake of Wildfires - National Center for PTSD [English, Spanish]
Coping after a traumatic event - Royal College of Psychiatrists[English], [Arabic]
Surviving Warfare Adversities: A Brief Survival Advice for Civilians Under War Stress - Psychosomatic Medicine and General Practice [English], [Ukrainian]
Disaster event resources for everyone (PTSD) - National Center for PTSD [English]
War and disaster stress management
Managing the Stress of War and Disaster - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress[English]
Recommendations for dealing with people in crisis situations and following difficult life events – Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe[English], [Ukrainian], [Russian]; 7 additional languages available here
Support for Children and Families
Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage - National Child Traumatic Stress Network [English]
Trinka and Sam and the Big Fire: A coloring storybook to talk to help children and their families talk about their feeling after experiencing large-scale fires - National Child Traumatic Stress Network [English, Spanish]
Help Kids Cope Mobile App - National Child Traumatic Stress Network [Available for Android and iOS]
Compilation of resources for assessment, intervention, and advocacy. Resources are available in English, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, and Ukrainian
Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings - Inter-Agency Standing Committee [English], [Ukrainian], [Arabic]
Guidance on Mental Health and Psychosocial Programming with a Faith-Sensitive Approach to Humanitarian Aid - Inter-Agency Standing Committee [English]
Operational Guidelines for Field Workers
Operational guidance, mental health & psychosocial support programming for refugee operations - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [English]
