Are You Prepared to Protect Your Health & Home after a Natural Disaster? | California Fires

Experts discuss the severe impact of the California wildfires on physical and mental health, as well as the practical steps you can take to safeguard yourself and your loved ones. The conversation encompasses expert advice on mitigating health risks from air pollution, coping with trauma and survivor's guilt, and ensuring your children's safety and well-being. They delve into essential tips for dealing with insurance claims, legal rights during natural disasters, and offer invaluable insights from first responders on the front lines of this devastating event. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments Mental Health Resources: Call 988 Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/ Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640 or email helpline@nami.org The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry https://www.aacap.org/ FEMA: www.disasterassistance.gov 🎙️ Featured Guests and Resources 🌟 Dr. Anita Patel Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anitakpatelmd 🌟 Dr. Sasha Hamdani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepsychdoctormd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepsychdoctormd TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepsychdoctormd Website - https://www.drhamdanimd.com/ 🌟 Aparna Shewakramani Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aparnashewakraman 🌟 Dr. Zachary Rubin Follow Dr. Rubin on all his socials through his Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rubin_allergy 🌟 Gina Zapanta and Mike Adler Instagram - Gina Zapanta’s Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/ginazapanta_ Adler Law - https://alderlaw.com https://www.instagram.com/mike.alder/ Adler Law - [https://alderlaw.com](https://alderlaw.com/gina-zapanta/)/ 🌟 Dr. Zachary Rubin Linktree: http://www.linktr.ee/rubin_allergy 🌟 Dear Chiefs by Chelsi & Audra www.dearchiefs.com/podcast We Need to Talk - A Guide for Families: https://amzn.to/42sQxIi Dear Chiefs Socials: http://www.instagram.com/dearchiefspodcast http://www.facebook.com/dearchiefspodcast http://www.facebook.com/groups/dearchiefspodcast 🌟 Dr. Saumya Dave www.instagram.com/saumyajdave Upcoming Novel: The Guilt Pill https://amzn.to/42szrKI ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Preparing for Natural Disasters 01:40 How Wildfires Affect Your Health & Immune System 07:09 Protective Measures for Airborne Particles 08:50 Natural Disasters & Trauma, Psychological Health 14:21 Caution Against Substance Use in Trauma 19:03 Mental Health Support Resources 21:50 Talking to Children about Natural Disasters 23:38 Air Quality after Wildfires and Kids' Health Advice 30:00 When to See Your Pediatrician 41:17 Dealing with Insurance after your Home is Damaged in a Natural Disaster 47:24 Wildfire Insurance and Assistance Options 57:52 Legal Advice & Community Relief 59:03 California Emergency Legal Protections 01:01:17 First Responders and First Responder Families Dealing with Wildfires Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices