National Institute of Mental Health

Helping young people avoid or overcome emotional problems in the wake of violence or disaster is one of the most important challenges a parent, teacher, or mental health professional can face. The National Institute of Mental Health and other Federal agencies are working to address the issue of assisting children and adolescents who have been victims of or witnesses to violent and/or catastrophic events.

• Helping Children & Adolescents Cope with Violence & Disaster
  • Trauma - What is it?
  • How Children & Adolescents React to Trauma
  • Helping the Child or Adolescent Trauma Survivor
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Violence/Disaster/PTSD Resources