Resources after the bombing in Boston

In the aftermath of the bombing at the Boston Marathon, communities and mental health professionals are pulling together to help those affected. As with any tragedy, a range of emotions and reactions are common. Here are some of the currently available resources that may be helpful to you or your family. As the situation unfolds, there are likely to be more resources which surface. If you are worried about yourself, your loved one, or those close to you, remind them that mental health professionals are available to help them through this difficult time. 

• Coping with Disaster http://www.ready.gov/coping-with-disaster  
•  Managing traumatic stress: Tips for recovering from disaster and other traumatic events http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx
•  Taking Care of Your Emotional Health After a Disaster http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4240142_EmotionalHealth.pdf
• Recovering Emotionally http://www.redcross.org/find-help/disaster-recovery/recovering-emotionally
•  Helping Children Cope with Disaster http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/children.pdf
• American Psychological Association web services is working to upload relevant resources for the public on the landing page very soon on the Psychology Help Center:  http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/
•  Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7 phone and text) via Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration  http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/about.aspx