The long-term nature of mental health needs after disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina,
continues to require attention. Research that emerged during the anniversaries of the storm …

BACKGROUND: Although schools are often the first institutions to provide recovery efforts
for children post-disaster, few studies have involved the school community in research to …

This article tracks the trajectory and impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the
communities of Houston/Harris County, Texas, USA, the schools, children, and families; …

Abstract The consequences of Hurricane Katrina have far-reaching implications for the
mental health system in the Gulf Coast region, with some of the most vulnerable survivors …

New Orleans school children participated in an assessment and field trial of two
interventions 15 months after Hurricane Katrina. Children (N= 195) reported on hurricane …

The current study presents the implementation of a set of school based interventions in a
greater New Orleans school district one year following Hurricane Katrina. The interventions …

In this chapter, the authors discuss their work" on the ground," screening children, providing
services, and working with first responders and their families. They present data regarding …

Project Fleur-de-lis™(PFDL) was established to provide a tiered approach to triage and treat
children experiencing trauma symptoms after Hurricane Katrina. PFDL provides school …

Objective: After the displacement of students following Hurricanes Kat-rina and Rita, schools
in several states enrolled many students with potential mental health needs. This study …

Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, was amongst the most
devastating natural disasters in our country's history. The traumatic experiences of youth and …