Common Reactions to Trauma
by National Center For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder A traumatic experience produces emotional shock and may cause many emotional problems. This handout describes some of the common reactions people have after a trauma. Because everyone responds differently to traumatic events, you may have some of these reactions more than others, and some you may not have at all.
Brief Tips about Self-Care and Self-Help Following Disasters
by National Center For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder The emotional effects of the recent terrorist attacks will be felt by people everywhere: victims, bereaved family members, friends, rescue workers, emergency medical care providers, mental-health care providers, witnesses to the event, volunteers, members of the media, and citizens of the community, the country, and the world.
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