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10 Tips for Teaching the Psychological First Aid Model for K-12 Education Agencies
Department of Education
This tip sheet provides guidance on teaching Psychological First Aid (PFA), an evidence-informed intervention model to assist students, staff, and families in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or emergency event.
Trauma-informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Event
Department of Education
This webinar provides an overview of trauma and retraumatization, discussed manifestations of trauma in students, explored a trauma-informed approach, and reviewed considerations for preparedness planning and how schools can address trauma in their emergency operations plans.
Protecting Youth Mental Health
Department of Health and Human Services, December 2021
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory offers recommendations for supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. The Advisory includes essential recommendations for the institutions that surround young people and shape their day-to-day lives—schools, community organizations, health care systems, technology companies, media, funders and foundations, employers, and government.