Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster

Disasters can bring about significant stress. 

  • This is especially true if you have experienced a previous disaster.
  • The good news is that many people have experience coping with stressful life events and are naturally resilient - mean we are designed to bounce back from difficult times.
  • Here is some information on how to recognize your current feelings and tips for taking care of the emotional health of you, your family and your friends.

Click on the links below for information on:

    Why Do I Feel Like This?

    How Do I Deal With My Feelings?

    When Bad Things Happen

    Helping Young Children Cope With Trauma

    

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