Psychological and Physiological Correlates of Stress in Children Exposed to Disaster: Current Research and Recommendations for Intervention

Disasters have increased in incidence worldwide and children are especially vulnerable to their effects. Childhood is a unique period during which physical, mental and social development and growth take place. Psychological damage at this stage can affect children for years to come. To outline the psychological and physiological impacts of disaster on children and shed light on possible interventions, the authors reviewed the empirical...