| Stress: Helpful resources Here's how to contact groups that offer free information on coping with threats and disasters, or that provide referrals to mental-health-care providers • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 202-966-7300, ext. 119; www.aacap.org Information on talking with children and helping them cope with trauma. • American Psychiatric Association 888-357-7924; www.healthyminds.org Information on disaster responses and coping; choosing a psychiatrist and what to expect from the first visit; and insurance issues. Referrals to psychiatrists with special training in trauma in your area. • American Psychological Association 800-964-2000; www.apa.org Information on coping with trauma. Referrals to psychologists in your area. • Federal Emergency Management Agency 800-621-3362; www.fema.gov Information on victim benefits, legal assistance, and counseling. • National Center for PTSD 802-296-5132; www.ncptsd.org Self-help for managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) linked to the disaster. • National Institute of Mental Health 888-826-9438; www.nimh.nih.gov Information on PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and coping strategies for adults, children, and adolescents. • U.S. Department of Justice 866-483-5137; www.usdoj.gov Government site for anyone with information about disaster-related fraud. |
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