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Managing Post-Traumatic Stress in High School Students After School Fire Incidents: Intervention Framework
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Psychology
Abstract
School fire incidents represent traumatic events that significantly impact high school students' psychological well-being, often resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study presents a comprehensive intervention framework for managing post-traumatic stress in high school students following school fire incidents. Through systematic analysis of secondary data and online resources, this research examines evidence-based therapeutic approaches and recovery strategies for adolescent populations. The research identifies a multi-phase intervention model encompassing immediate crisis response (0-72 hours), short-term stabilization (1 week-3 months), and long-term recovery phases (3+ months). Key findings indicate that trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy demonstrates 68-75% efficacy rates, while EMDR shows particular effectiveness for intrusive symptoms. Group therapy and family-based interventions significantly enhance treatment outcomes. The study recommends implementing school-based trauma management protocols and establishing community partnerships. This framework provides practical guidelines for educational institutions, mental health practitioners, and policymakers supporting fire-affected student populations.
Keywords
Post-traumatic stress disorder, school fire incidents, adolescent trauma, intervention framework, crisis management, therapeutic approaches
How to cite this paper
@article{1709331,
author = {Christine Julie Nabwire, Robert Wekesa Wafula},
title = {Managing Post-Traumatic Stress in High School Students After School Fire Incidents: Intervention Framework},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1223-1227},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709331.pdf},
abstract = {School fire incidents represent traumatic events that significantly impact high school students' psychological well-being, often resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study presents a comprehensive intervention framework for managing post-traumatic stress in high school students following school fire incidents. Through systematic analysis of secondary data and online resources, this research examines evidence-based therapeutic approaches and recovery strategies for adolescent populations. The research identifies a multi-phase intervention model encompassing immediate crisis response (0-72 hours), short-term stabilization (1 week-3 months), and long-term recovery phases (3+ months). Key findings indicate that trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy demonstrates 68-75% efficacy rates, while EMDR shows particular effectiveness for intrusive symptoms. Group therapy and family-based interventions significantly enhance treatment outcomes. The study recommends implementing school-based trauma management protocols and establishing community partnerships. This framework provides practical guidelines for educational institutions, mental health practitioners, and policymakers supporting fire-affected student populations.},
keywords = {Post-traumatic stress disorder, school fire incidents, adolescent trauma, intervention framework, crisis management, therapeutic approaches},
month = {June},
}