Sequential population study of the impact of earthquakes on the emotional and behavioural well‐being of 4‐year‐olds in Canterbury, New Zealand

Exposure to a large natural disaster can lead to behavioural disturbances, developmental delay and anxiety among young children. Although most children are resilient, some will develop mental health problems. Major earthquakes occurred in Canterbury, New Zealand, in September 2010 and February 2011. A community screening tool assessing behavioural and emotional problems in children, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, has been reported by parents (SDQ‐P) and teachers (SDQ‐T) of all 4‐year‐olds in the region since 2008.

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