Disaster Mental Health: Preparedness and Response to Catastrophic Events ECHO Series

The PPN Disaster Mental Health ECHO Series empowers pediatric primary care and family medicine clinicians (MD, DO, NP, PA) to confidently address disaster-related mental health challenges in children. Through six virtual sessions, the series provides actionable strategies to identify trauma, apply psychological first aid, and implement brief interventions in clinical practice. As the mental health needs of children grow in the face of increasing crises, this training strengthens provider readiness and reinforces the role of the medical home in disaster response. Join the series to enhance your skills, support patient well-being, and help build a trauma-informed care system for children and families.

To join the series, complete the registration form below and a team member will be in touch with next steps for enrollment: 

https://redcap.uhhospitals.org/redcap/surveys/?s=FJDHMLMCMERXMY3H

What You Will Learn

• Identify signs/symptoms of trauma, acute stress disorder, and PTSD, and triage accordingly
• Apply Psychological First Aid (PFA) techniques in primary care settings
• Describe anticipatory guidance and brief psychosocial interventions that can be implemented in the office visit promote emotional and behavioral regulation and well-being
• Recognize and address clinician burnout and compassion fatigue
• Develop safety plans and make referrals for patients in crisis

Additional Information

Participants can earn up to 6.0 hours of continuing education (CE) credit. CE credit is available for physicians and nurses. Each live session offers 1.0 hours of CE credit.

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362

Physicians: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 6.0 Enduring ANCC contact hours.