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Rural Disaster Behavioral Health: A Guide for Outreach Workers and Crisis Counselors

Publication ID: PEP23-01-01-002
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This guide provides staff with knowledge and strategies to best support diverse rural communities. It considers risk factors, strengths, and common disaster reactions unique to rural communities to support best practices for ensuring disaster resilience and recovery.

Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Dealing with Re-traumatization (Spanish version)

Publication ID: PEP20-01-01-025
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Re-traumatization is when stress reactions experienced as a result of a previous traumatic event are relived when faced with a new similar incident. However, as time passes, many people do not realize that the stress they are feeling is related to the previous traumatic experience.

Tips for Survivors of a Pandemic: Managing Stress (Spanish version)

Publication ID: PEP20-01-01-026
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This tip sheet describes some of the common reactions to pandemics and other disasters and suggests ways to deal with them. It also covers financial stress, signs to seek professional mental health help, and lists sources of help and support.

Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue

Publication ID: PEP20-01-01-016
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This tip sheet explores stress and compassion fatigue, as well as signs of distress after a disaster. It identifies ways to cope and enhance resilience, along with resources for more information and support.

Are You Working to Help People Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Publication ID: PEP20-01-01-014
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This flyer highlights key Psychological First Aid concepts and resources disaster responders and outreach workers may use when assisting individuals affected by the pandemic. It also provides resources for further assistance.

Feeling Stressed or Anxious About the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Publication ID: PEP20-01-01-015
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This flyer provides information and tips for coping during a pandemic as well as resources for additional assistance.

American Indian and Alaska Native Culture Card

Publication ID: SMA08-4354
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This guide enhances cultural competence when serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. It covers regional differences, cultural customs, spirituality, communication styles, the role of veterans and older adults, and health disparities.

Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters

Publication ID: ADM90-0537
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This field manual offers mental health and public health professionals information on disaster preparedness and recovery to assist disaster survivors. It describes survivor reactions, at-risk populations, counseling, referrals, and stress prevention and management.