Coping with Violent/Traumatic Events

Stress, anxiety and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after any natural or human-caused disaster.

WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS:

HOW CAN PARENTS HELP THEIR CHILDREN AFTER A DISASTER/TRAUMATIC EVENT OCCURS:

GET MORE HELP IF:

You have symptoms of stress, like feeling sad or depressed for more than two weeks
You are not able to do your job or go to school
You have trouble sleeping and experience nightmares and recurring thoughts about the event
You are not able to care of yourself or family
You engage in risky behaviors like alcohol or drug use
You have thoughts about suicide

If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide talk to a licensed mental health professional, doctor or community or faith based provider.

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO:

HOW TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:

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SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PREPARED BY: 211/mm
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: August2019