Responding to the Psychological Needs of Children after 9/11: A Review of the Literature

• 2015

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• Karen Hooker; Howard Freidman

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The text is about a review of literature on the psychological needs of children after the 9/11 attacks. It describes how mental health workers can use existing research to understand and plan treatments for children affected by trauma. The article includes information from fields like psychiatry, psychology, and art therapy. It outlines children's possible reactions to 9/11, offers advice for caregivers, and discusses case studies and published studies on interventions. The text also provides recommendations for future research in this area.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mental Health Services; September 11 Terrorist Attacks; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Oregon State University; New York University

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