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Valencia Children's Flood Trauma
Children in Valencia cope with flood aftermath, facing emotional distress and disrupted routines. Save the Children advocates for school reopening and professional mental health support.
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Spain
Climate ChangeLifestyleMental HealthDisasterChildrenRecoveryFlood
Save The Children
Fran GuaitaRodrigo Hernández
- What impact did the floods have on children's lives and well-being?
- The floods caused significant damage to schools and recreational areas, impacting children's routines and mental health. Many children witnessed destruction and are experiencing emotional distress.
- What is Save the Children's primary request to the government regarding children?
- Save the Children has urged the government to prioritize reopening schools, which offer emotional support, a sense of normalcy, and a protected environment for children.
- How are children in the flood-affected areas of Valencia coping with the disaster?
- Children in the affected areas of Valencia, Spain, are coping with the aftermath of devastating floods in various ways, from helping with cleanup efforts to returning to playing games in the streets.
- What recommendations does Save the Children provide to support children's emotional recovery?
- The organization suggests four steps to help children process trauma: respecting their pace, adapting language, validating feelings, and providing opportunities for collaboration.
- What is Save the Children's stance on the role of volunteers in helping children affected by the floods?
- While volunteers are helping, Save the Children emphasizes the need for professional coordination of mental health support for children affected by the floods, highlighting the importance of schools in this process.