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Assessing post-traumatic stress disorder in South African adolescents: using the child and adolescent trauma survey (CATS) as a screening tool

Suliman, S., Kaminer, D., Seedat, S. & Steinm D.J. Annals of General Psychiatry (2005) CC

Background: Several studies have demonstrated that South African children and adolescents are exposed to high levels of violent trauma with a significant proportion developing PTSD, however, limited resources make it difficult to accurately identify traumatized children. Conclusions: Our results indicate that trauma exposure and PTSD are prevalent in South African youth and if appropriate cut-offs are used, self-report scales may be useful screening tools for PTSD. Annals of General Psychiatry 2005, 4:2doi:10.1186/1744-859X-4-

Tags: posttraumatic stress, PTSD, PTSD in children, Adolescents, Child, child and adolescent trauma survey (CATS), screening tool, South Africa,

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article

Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters

Speier, A.H. DHHS Publication (2005) CC

This manual provides information and guidance for individuals concerned with the mental health needs of children who experience major disasters. This background, training, and experience will vary and may include health and mental health professionals, professional and paraprofessional social service personnel, school and daycare personnel, clergy, volunteers, and parents.

Tags: Mental Health, children, disasters, stress, trauma, PTSD, PTSD in children, PTSD Symptoms, treatment of PTSD, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosocial support,

Source: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/ad

State of the art : psychosocial interventions with children in war-affected areas

Kalksma-van Lith, B. , Graaff, D. de War Child Holland (2005) C1

War Child put forward a specific request for comparative study, addressing the following questions: •What are the key types of intervention for psychosocial assistance that are being applied to children in war-affected areas? •What are the results of (scientific) research into the effects of the most relevant programmes? •Which NGOs operate in this sector and what is their practical experience with specific methods? •How does the War Child methodology relate to developments in the sector; what is known about the effects of War Child’s programme and how can these be measured? How will War Child work towards the development of additional evidence?

Tags: children, conflict, Mental Health, psychosocial interventions, PTSD,

Source: http://www.bibalex.org/Search4Dev/files/

UNICEF Programming for Psychosocial Support - Frequently Asked Questions

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) (2005) C2

1. What do we mean by ‘psychosocial support (PSS)? | 2. What are the basic principles of psychosocial support for UNICEF? | 3. In what types of situations does UNICEF address psychosocial support? | 4. Are there certain psychosocial interventions in which UNICEF should not normally seek to invest? | 5. Are there any types of interventions we should discourage? | 6. Should UNICEF support one-to-one counselling? In what situations might this be appropriate? | 7. When should children be referred for professional mental health support? | 8. Should we avoid using the term “traumatised” when referring to children? | 9. How do we assess the type or response needed a) for quick, short term action? b) for medium-long term interventions? | 10. How can caregivers and professionals who have themselves experienced the same crises or exposures provide psychosocial support to children? | 11. What materials and tools are recommended to support and monitor PSS interventions? Where can these be obtained?

Tags: PTSD, psychosocial support (PSS), unicef, psychosocial support, psychosocial interventions, frequently asked questions, interventions,

Source: https://bettercarenetwork.org/sites/defa

Childhood trauma: Discussion and policy solutions

Voices for Georgia´s Children Voices for Georgia´s Children (2004) C1

Our goal at Voices for Georgia’s Children is to help decision-makers craft and implement policies that ensure Georgia’s children grow up to be healthy, educated and productive citizens. To that end, we have developed a comprehensive policy agenda focused on early childhood, child health and disconnected youth, which, if followed, can effectively prevent and offset some of the damaging experiences faced by our children. Many of our recommendations are aligned with those included in this policy brief.

Tags: childhood, trauma, discussion guide, policy solutions,

Source: www.afterschoolga.org/wp-content/uploads

Inter-agency Guiding Principles on unaccompanied and separated children

ICRC, UNHCR, Wolrd Vision Save the Children UK, IRC, Unicef (2004) C1

Action on behalf of unaccompanied and separated children should be guided by principles enshrined in international standards. The validity of these principles has been confirmed by experience and lessons learnt from conflicts and natural disasters in recent years. The objective of the present publication is to outline the guiding principles which form the basis for action in this regard

Tags: Refugees, Mental Health, Children, child protection, unaccompanied refugee minors, protection,

Source: https://www.unicef.org/protection/IAG_UA

Working with Children in Unstable Situations: Principles and Concepts to Guide Psychosocial Responses

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) (2003) C2

This document is designed to provide UNICEF staff and UNICEF partner staff with principles and concepts that can assist them to respond to the psychosocial needs of children in natural disasters and social emergencies such as armed conflict and other forms of violence. It aims to introduce humanitarian workers to psychosocial principles and UNICEF’s position on these principles. It also provides a number of examples from field work of how these principles have been turned into concrete actions. These psychosocial principles and concepts inform both emergency responses and subsequent programmatic responses post-emergency.

Tags: Social Emergencies, Natural Disasters, trauma, psychosocial well-being, Stages in Child Growth and Development, Child Development & Cultural Variations, Gender Differences, The Role of Family and Primary Caregivers, children, PTSD, PTSD symptoms, PTSD in children, treatment of PTSD,

Source: https://bettercarenetwork.org/sites/defa

Review of Child and Adolescent Refugee Mental Health

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network NCTSN (2003) C1

White Paper from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Refugee Trauma Task Force

Tags: trauma, Child, Adolescents, refugees, Mental Health, Report,

Source: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/file

Understanding Refugee Trauma: For School Personnel

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network NCTSN (2003) C1

Trauma can affect a refugee child on an individual, classroom, school, and family level. However, just because a student is a refugee, it does not mean he or she has experienced trauma and/or will exhibit symptoms related to trauma. Many refugee children adjust very well to new school settings and often quickly pick up language and cultural norms in the school setting

Tags: refugees, trauma, school personnel, guideline,

Source: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/file

Lista de Síntomas Pediátricos (Pediatric Symptom Checklist – PSC-17)

M.S. Jellinek and J. M. Murphy Massachusetts General Hospital (2003) C2

La salud física y emocional son importantes para cada niño. Los padres son los primeros que notan un problema de la conducta emocional o del aprendizaje de su hijo(a). Ud. puede ayudar a su hijo(a) a obtener el mejor cuidado de su doctor por medio de contestar estas preguntas. Favor de indicar cual frase describe a su hijo(a) | Spanish PSC Gouverneur Revision 2-7-03

Tags: Lista de Síntomas Pediátricos, salud física, salud emocional, niños, PTSD,

Source: https://depts.washington.edu/hcsats/PDF/

	Assessing post-traumatic stress disorder in South African adolescents: using the child and adolescent trauma survey (CATS) as a screening tool Suliman, S., Kaminer, D., Seedat, S. & Steinm D.J. Annals of General Psychiatry (2005) CC Open external link (197) Add to my MEDBOX Background: Several studies have demonstrated that South African children and adolescents are exposed to high levels of violent trauma with a significant proportion developing PTSD, however, limited resources make it difficult to accurately identify traumatized children. Conclusions: Our results indicate that trauma exposure and PTSD are prevalent in South African youth and if appropriate cut-offs are used, self-report scales may be useful screening tools for PTSD. Annals of General Psychiatry 2005, 4:2doi:10.1186/1744-859X-4- Tags: posttraumatic stress, PTSD, PTSD in children, Adolescents, Child, child and adolescent trauma survey (CATS), screening tool, South Africa, Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article
	Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters Speier, A.H. DHHS Publication (2005) CC Open external link (254) Add to my MEDBOX This manual provides information and guidance for individuals concerned with the mental health needs of children who experience major disasters. This background, training, and experience will vary and may include health and mental health professionals, professional and paraprofessional social service personnel, school and daycare personnel, clergy, volunteers, and parents. Tags: Mental Health, children, disasters, stress, trauma, PTSD, PTSD in children, PTSD Symptoms, treatment of PTSD, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychosocial support, Source: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/ad
	State of the art : psychosocial interventions with children in war-affected areas Kalksma-van Lith, B. , Graaff, D. de War Child Holland (2005) C1 View PDF(160) Download (46) Add to my MEDBOX War Child put forward a specific request for comparative study, addressing the following questions: •What are the key types of intervention for psychosocial assistance that are being applied to children in war-affected areas? •What are the results of (scientific) research into the effects of the most relevant programmes? •Which NGOs operate in this sector and what is their practical experience with specific methods? •How does the War Child methodology relate to developments in the sector; what is known about the effects of War Child’s programme and how can these be measured? How will War Child work towards the development of additional evidence? Tags: children, conflict, Mental Health, psychosocial interventions, PTSD, Source: http://www.bibalex.org/Search4Dev/files/
	UNICEF Programming for Psychosocial Support - Frequently Asked Questions United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) (2005) C2 View PDF(126) Download (135) Add to my MEDBOX 1. What do we mean by ‘psychosocial support (PSS)? \| 2. What are the basic principles of psychosocial support for UNICEF? \| 3. In what types of situations does UNICEF address psychosocial support? \| 4. Are there certain psychosocial interventions in which UNICEF should not normally seek to invest? \| 5. Are there any types of interventions we should discourage? \| 6. Should UNICEF support one-to-one counselling? In what situations might this be appropriate? \| 7. When should children be referred for professional mental health support? \| 8. Should we avoid using the term “traumatised” when referring to children? \| 9. How do we assess the type or response needed a) for quick, short term action? b) for medium-long term interventions? \| 10. How can caregivers and professionals who have themselves experienced the same crises or exposures provide psychosocial support to children? \| 11. What materials and tools are recommended to support and monitor PSS interventions? Where can these be obtained? Tags: PTSD, psychosocial support (PSS), unicef, psychosocial support, psychosocial interventions, frequently asked questions, interventions, Source: https://bettercarenetwork.org/sites/defa
	Childhood trauma: Discussion and policy solutions Voices for Georgia´s Children Voices for Georgia´s Children (2004) C1 View PDF(52) Download (29) Add to my MEDBOX Our goal at Voices for Georgia’s Children is to help decision-makers craft and implement policies that ensure Georgia’s children grow up to be healthy, educated and productive citizens. To that end, we have developed a comprehensive policy agenda focused on early childhood, child health and disconnected youth, which, if followed, can effectively prevent and offset some of the damaging experiences faced by our children. Many of our recommendations are aligned with those included in this policy brief. Tags: childhood, trauma, discussion guide, policy solutions, Source: www.afterschoolga.org/wp-content/uploads
	Inter-agency Guiding Principles on unaccompanied and separated children ICRC, UNHCR, Wolrd Vision Save the Children UK, IRC, Unicef (2004) C1 View PDF(730) Download (212) Add to my MEDBOX Action on behalf of unaccompanied and separated children should be guided by principles enshrined in international standards. The validity of these principles has been confirmed by experience and lessons learnt from conflicts and natural disasters in recent years. The objective of the present publication is to outline the guiding principles which form the basis for action in this regard Tags: Refugees, Mental Health, Children, child protection, unaccompanied refugee minors, protection, Source: https://www.unicef.org/protection/IAG_UA
	Working with Children in Unstable Situations: Principles and Concepts to Guide Psychosocial Responses United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) (2003) C2 View PDF(149) Download (57) Add to my MEDBOX This document is designed to provide UNICEF staff and UNICEF partner staff with principles and concepts that can assist them to respond to the psychosocial needs of children in natural disasters and social emergencies such as armed conflict and other forms of violence. It aims to introduce humanitarian workers to psychosocial principles and UNICEF’s position on these principles. It also provides a number of examples from field work of how these principles have been turned into concrete actions. These psychosocial principles and concepts inform both emergency responses and subsequent programmatic responses post-emergency. Tags: Social Emergencies, Natural Disasters, trauma, psychosocial well-being, Stages in Child Growth and Development, Child Development & Cultural Variations, Gender Differences, The Role of Family and Primary Caregivers, children, PTSD, PTSD symptoms, PTSD in children, treatment of PTSD, Source: https://bettercarenetwork.org/sites/defa
	Review of Child and Adolescent Refugee Mental Health The National Child Traumatic Stress Network NCTSN (2003) C1 View PDF(105) Download (80) Add to my MEDBOX White Paper from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Refugee Trauma Task Force Tags: trauma, Child, Adolescents, refugees, Mental Health, Report, Source: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/file
	Understanding Refugee Trauma: For School Personnel The National Child Traumatic Stress Network NCTSN (2003) C1 View PDF(203) Download (95) Add to my MEDBOX Trauma can affect a refugee child on an individual, classroom, school, and family level. However, just because a student is a refugee, it does not mean he or she has experienced trauma and/or will exhibit symptoms related to trauma. Many refugee children adjust very well to new school settings and often quickly pick up language and cultural norms in the school setting Tags: refugees, trauma, school personnel, guideline, Source: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/file
	Lista de Síntomas Pediátricos (Pediatric Symptom Checklist – PSC-17) M.S. Jellinek and J. M. Murphy Massachusetts General Hospital (2003) C2 View PDF(99) Download (61) Add to my MEDBOX La salud física y emocional son importantes para cada niño. Los padres son los primeros que notan un problema de la conducta emocional o del aprendizaje de su hijo(a). Ud. puede ayudar a su hijo(a) a obtener el mejor cuidado de su doctor por medio de contestar estas preguntas. Favor de indicar cual frase describe a su hijo(a) \| Spanish PSC Gouverneur Revision 2-7-03 Tags: Lista de Síntomas Pediátricos, salud física, salud emocional, niños, PTSD, Source: https://depts.washington.edu/hcsats/PDF/

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