Act for Kids are urging adults to look out for the warning signs that suggest children are feeling distressed, and learn the best strategies to help them recover after a natural disaster.
Thousands of people have been directly impacted and affected by the recent bushfires around Australian. A large number of these people are children who may have suffered major disruption, losses, or lived through frightening experiences. Many other children have been affected indirectly, through hearing about the disaster, watching it on TV, or knowing someone who has suffered great loss. These can all be challenging experiences for children and can affect their mental health for weeks, months and years to come.
For more information visit www.actforkids.com.au/recovering-from-natural-disasters/
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