CDC's fact sheets

In response to the tragic events at the Northern Illinois University campus, CDC's Injury Center has posted information on the CDC Injury Center and Emergency Preparedness and Response homepages information specific to school violence including mental health information for students, parents, and school personnel.

Links to information on fact sheets on "Preparing for a Mass Casualty Event" and "Coping With a Traumatic Event: Information for Health Professionals," are also being provided.

Coping with Stress: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/CopingWithStress.htm

<http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/CopingWithStress.htm>

Preparing for a Mass Casualty Event:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dir/MassCalPublic.htm

<http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dir/MassCalPublic.htm>

Coping With a Traumatic Event: Information for Health Professionals:

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/copingpro.asp

<http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/copingpro.asp>

This event is also a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and response and the need to be proactive in providing tools and information for mass casualty events specific to mental health, as well as to emergency care.

Amy B. Harris, MPA

Associate Director of Policy

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, NE Mail Stop: F-63 Atlanta, GA 30341 Direct Phone: 770-488-1484 Main Phone: 770-488-4936 Cell Phone: 404-259-6787