Over the past decade, we have learned a great deal about how to respond to the needs of children, adolescents, and families. This keynote will highlight the key components to consider when responding to a disaster, will review a public health approach for interventions, and will review resources that can support your work. The talk will also address provider wellness and ways to mitigate secondary traumatic stress.

After attending this keynote address, you will be able to:

1) Name five underlying principals of disaster behavioral health and describe at least two evidence-based practices that can be used for children and adolescents after a disaster; and,

2) Create your own wellness plan using PRN strategies.