Managing Post-Traumatic Stress in High School Students After School Fire Incidents: Intervention Framework
  • Author(s): Christine Julie Nabwire ; Robert Wekesa Wafula
  • Paper ID: 1709331
  • Page: 1223-1227
  • Published Date: 23-06-2025
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 12 June-2025
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

Citations

IRE Journals:
Christine Julie Nabwire , Robert Wekesa Wafula "Managing Post-Traumatic Stress in High School Students After School Fire Incidents: Intervention Framework" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 1223-1227

IEEE:
Christine Julie Nabwire , Robert Wekesa Wafula "Managing Post-Traumatic Stress in High School Students After School Fire Incidents: Intervention Framework" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)