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Mental Health and Emergencies

Father hugging his child. 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.

Stay Safe Procedures in Early Childhood Programs

Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:35

Stay safe procedures help staff know what to do if an intruder enters the facility. This resource focuses on how to prepare for and address the developmental needs of young children during stay safe drills.

Using Bee CALM Backpacks with Children During Emergencies

Wed, 07/26/2023 - 09:20

Emergencies and disasters come in many forms, at any time or place, often with little or no warning. Supportive tools like the Bee CALM Backpack can decrease its impact on a child’s social and emotional well-being.

How Children Respond to Stress and Trauma

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 10:00

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.

Helping Children, Families, and Communities Cope with Grief

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 11:34

Watch this video to learn strategies and find Sesame Workshop resources to help children and others cope with grief.

The Buzz About Using the Bee CALM Backpack

Mon, 12/09/2024 - 08:46

Watch this video to learn all about the Bee CALM backpack, including what is is, how to use it, and what to include in your own backpack.

Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:05

The Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs guides early childhood programs to make plans to help keep their program safe before, during, and after an emergency.