Apr
2020

Tip Sheet from SAMHSA for caregivers/parents/teachers when talking to kids about Infectious Disease Outbreaks

I found this tip sheet for taking to your kids/student about Infectious Disease Outbreaks. Of special note is the following statement:

A NOTE OF CAUTION! Be careful not to pressure children
to talk about an outbreak or join in expressive activities.
While most children will easily talk about the outbreak,
some may become frightened. Some may even feel
more anxiety and stress if they talk about it, listen to
others talk about it, or look at artwork related to the
outbreak. Allow children to remove themselves from
these activities, and monitor them for signs of distress.

Please see the SAMHSA tip sheet below

https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Talking-With-Children-Tips-for-Caregivers-Parents-and-Teachers-During-Infectious-Disease-Outbreaks/PEP20-01-01-006