Highlights
After a natural disaster, it’s normal to feel different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family, and your community recover from a disaster. The resources on this page can help you learn how to manage these emotions as you find your new normal.
Video Series
Follow four teens—Abby, Alexis, Jaylon, and Mariana—as they talk about their experiences going through different natural disasters and what helped them feel better.
Social Media Messages
Pair these messages with the graphics below, and share them on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and Facebook.
Abby
English: If you've been through a natural disaster, opening up to family and friends can help you feel better. Watch Abby's story and learn more ways to cope at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster
Spanish: Si has pasado por un desastre natural, desahogarte con tus familiares y amigos puede ayudarte a sentirte mejor. Mira la historia de Abby y aprende más formas de sobrellevar la situación: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre
Alexis
English: If you've been through a natural disaster, it's totally normal to feel overwhelmed. Getting active and doing things you love can help you feel better. Watch Alexis's story and learn more ways to cope at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster
Spanish: Si has pasado por un desastre natural, es totalmente normal que te sientas abrumado. Mantenerte activo y hacer las cosas que te gustan puede ayudarte a sentirte mejor. Mira la historia de Alexis y aprende más formas de sobrellevar la situación: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre
Jaylon
English: If you've been through a natural disaster, remember that you're not alone. Watch Jaylon's story and learn ways to feel better at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster
Spanish: Si te ha tocado vivir un desastre natural, recuerda que no estás solo. Mira la historia de Jaylon y aprende formas de sentirte mejor: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre
Mariana
English: If you've been through a natural disaster, spend time with the people you love — and do what you can to help others. Watch Mariana's story and learn ways to help at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LifeAfterDisaster
Spanish: Si has pasado por un desastre natural, pasa tiempo con las personas que te aman y haz lo que puedas para ayudar a los demás. Mira la historia de Mariana y aprende formas de ayudar: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/teens.html. #LaVidaTrasUnDesastre
Social Media Graphics
Snapchat
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Posters
Help your peers in school or other teens in your community by sharing the posters below. Ask your teachers, school administrators, religious leaders, or others in your community to post these on bulletin boards, in classrooms, or other places where teens might see them.
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