We developed an educational program to mitigate the psychological impact of natural disasters for children. This program was conducted on 321 elementary school students (5th- and 6th-grade). Children experienced para-situations of an earthquake with pictures, and were informed about the physical and psychological damages caused by their being subjected to a disaster. Following this, they performed a 10-second breathing technique to facilitate their remaining calm. They completed questionnaires across three time frames: pre- and post-tests, and a three-month follow-up. The results showed that, in the long term, children’s evacuation behavior efficacy, general self-efficacy, selfesteem, and self-efficacy improved. Those who performed the 10-second breathing technique showed greater effects. Future studies should promote continued usage of the 10-second breathing technique.
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