Helping Children, Families, and Communities Cope with Grief
Watch this video to learn strategies and find Sesame Workshop resources to help children and others cope with grief.
Mental Health and Emergencies
Emergencies can have serious effects on the mental health of staff, children, and families. Profound sadness, grief, and anger are all normal reactions to emergencies such as natural disasters, health pandemics, and violence.
These resources explore the mental health aspects of addressing emergencies. Learn concrete strategies (e.g. psychological first aid) to use when preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies from a mental health perspective. Also, check out trauma and resilience.
How Children Respond to Stress and Trauma
This resource helps families and Head Start staff understand the effects of stress and trauma, so children can get the support and care they need to cope.
Mental Health Planning for Disaster and Trauma
Explore how staff can plan and prepare before a natural disaster for the mental health needs of children, families, and staff that follow in the wake of an event.
Helping Your Child Cope After a Disaster
After a disaster or crisis, children benefit when adults assure them that they are safe and help them learn how to cope effectively. In this tip sheet, learn what to do to help a child after a disaster or crisis.