The prevalence of trauma related disorders in children and adolescents affected by forest fires and impact of psychological interventions on their recovery

This project aims to assess the prevalence of trauma related disorders in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years old) in the regions affected by forest fires during 2017. About 2800 children and adolescents will be included. A computer assisted screening tool has been developed and psychologists will assess children and their families in order to detect cases with relevant symptomatology. Further clinical intervention will be provided to children in need of psychological treatment. Treatment effects on stress related symptoms, emotional regulation, quality of life and school achievement will be assessed during and after intervention. Both the computer assisted screening tool and the intervention handbook will be available at the end of the project and will work as resources for similar interventions in the future.