press releases
One Year After Katrina, More Is Known About Its Mental Health Effects; Storm's Widespread Effect on People of Color and Children and the Need for Culturally Competent Mental Health Services are Evident
(08/07/06)

Communicating About Health Risks: The Important Role of Preparatory Communications in Large-Scale Health Risks – What the Risk-Communications Science Tells Us
(05/03/06)

books & videos
Trauma and Health: Physical Health Consequences of Exposure to Extreme Stress

A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma

Psychology in the Service of National Security

Handbook of Bereavement Research

Helping Children Cope with Disasters and Terrorism

I'll Know What to Do: A Kid's Guide to Natural Disasters

Jenny Is Scared! When Sad Things Happen in the World

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American psychologists assist after Cyclone Myanmar
(September 2008)

The lingering storm
(April 2008)

Changing behavior by degrees
(March 2008)

Volunteer psychologists helped Californians cope with wildfires
(January 2008)

Multicultural training can improve disaster response
(January 2008)

Guidance in disaster’s aftermath
(December 2007)

Getting support where it’s needed
(December 2007)

Relief for all
(October 2007)

Helping New Orleans businesses rebuild
(July/August 2007)

Dealing with hurricanes from afar

APA Topic: Natural Disasters--Hurricane

APA Topic: Natural Disasters--Tsunami

Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering From Natural Disasters

Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Children

Resources on coping with traumatic events

Hurricane and Flood Recovery Resources

Trauma, Grief, and Resilience

APA's Consumer Help Center

Tips to strengthen your emotional well being prior to the arrival of a hurricane

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Helping Children Cope with Disaster

Fact Sheet of Hurricane Preparedness Tips- Department of Health and Human Services